]]>Media conference call with Paul Heyman on the announcement of Brock Lesnar being on the cover of the new WWE 2K17 video game, the upcoming brand extension, Lesnar’s return to the UFC, SummerSlam and much more.

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]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2016/06/29/wwe-2k17-announcement-paul-heyman/feed/0‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin on WWE Raw Return, WrestleMania 32 and WWE 2K16http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/11/02/stone-cold-steve-austin-wwe-raw-return-wrestlemania-32-2k16-brock-lesnar-paul-heyman-seth-rollins-roman-reigns/
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]]>The Texas Rattlesnake “Stone Cold” Steve Austin joins the podcast as he talks about his recent return to WWE Raw for the first time in four years, if he has had his last match, all the buzz about a potential match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 32, if he plans on being a part of that show, how he still has a passion for pro wrestling, thoughts on both Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, wins and losses in wrestling, the Divas Revolution, being on the cover the WWE 2K16 (which is out now), his podcast and lots more. Grab a Steveweiser and check it out!

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Jon mentions Brooklyn a few dozen times. Jon calls this a historic night with ten of the most memorable bouts in the ring. He says he has been talking about politics for sixteen years and it is good to be back in reality. The difference between politics and what you are going to see tonight, the WWE respects their audience. Stewart mentions Rusev, Ziggler, Reigns, Ambrose, Orton, Sheamus and the crowd whats. Jon mentions Seth Rollins and John Cena. He mentions Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker. Jon says he is one of those guys. He is still angry about the streak. He is upset that Lesnar took out the streak. He wanted to come to Brooklyn to tell Brock Lesnar how he feels. As a small weak man, he knew he would need some back up. He is going to interview Brock Lesnar, but have a friend with him. Jon brings out Mick Foley.

Mick has a story for Jon and the people right here in Brooklyn. Mick reminds Jon about the call about being his backup and he said the connection was fuzzy. Mick says the phone was against his bad ear. Mick says that he thought Jon wanted him to help interview the Rock. He missed the ‘b’ sound. Mick says had he known that it was Brock, this conversation would not be happening. Jon asks Mick if he was afraid of Brock Lesnar. Mick says that is what he is telling him. He is afraid of Brock. Jon reminds Mick of facing Undertaker at Hell in a Cell. Mick says it was inspiring and emotional, but it was 17 ago. You hadn’t started on the Daily Show. Mick says he has never been to Suplex City and he is not starting now. Mick tells Jon he is on his own and he wishes Jon a nice day.

First Match: Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

Sheamus tells everyone that he does not look stupid. He says you look stupid. Everyone watching looks stupid. Sheamus says you will ‘Respect the Hawk’. Orton trips Sheamus on the announce table and sends him back into the ring and Orton punches Sheamus. Orton with a European uppercut and drop kick. Sheamus goes to the floor again. Sheamus punches Orton on the floor and sends him into the ring post and connects with a clothesline. Sheamus sends Orton back into the ring and he goes up top. Sheamus with a knee drop to the head and he gets a near fall. Sheamus kicks Orton and connects with a boot to the chest. Sheamus with more kicks and he kicks Orton in the leg. Sheamus with a hard Irish whip. Sheamus kicks Orotn in the leg and knee. Sheamus with a uranage back breaker and he holds on to Orton for a second one and he asks if you are not entertained. Sheamus with a knee to the back and he applies a reverse chin lock. Orton with elbows and a head butt. Sheamus with a knee to the midsection and Orton is down again. Sheamus with a knee drop across the head and he chokes Orton. Sheamus kicks Orton in the leg. Sheamus with punches to the midsection. Orton with European uppercuts. Sheamus kicks Orton in the midsection and connects with a back elbow.

Sheamus with a reverse chin lock. Orton punches Sheamus and head butts Sheamus. Sheamus with an Irish whip and a knee lift but Orton with two clotheslines. Orton avoids a clothesline and Sheamus holds on to the ropes while Orton prepares for the power slam. Orton with a back breaker. Orton goes for the IEDDT but Sheamus gets back into the ring and Sheamus tries for the Finlay Slam but Orton gets to his feet and he sends Sheamus over the top rope with an Exploder. Orton with a running clothesline into the corner and he punches Sheamus from the turnbuckles. Sheamus sets for a running power slam and he hits it and gets a near fall. Sheamus goes for the Cloverleaf and turns it into a modified Scorpion Lock. Orton gets to the ropes and it forces Sheamus to release the hold.

Orton kicks Sheamus away and Sheamus misses a Brogue Kick. Orton hits the power slam for a near fall. Orton runs into a boot and Sheamus goes up to the turnbuckles but Orton stops him and hits a super IEDDT. Orton looks around while the cut above his eye starts to open up more. Orton twists to the mat and pounds for the RKO but Sheamus goes to the apron. Sheamus with a shoulder from the apron and Sheamus with the forearms across the chest. Orton with elbows and then Sheamus goes for the slingshot spear but Orton with an RKO. Sheamus rolls to the floor so Orton cannot capitalize. Orton goes to the floor and then he brings Sheamus in and he sets for the kickoff but Sheamus moves and Sheamus with White Noise for a near fall. Sheamus signals for the Brogue Kick and he pounds his chest. Orton avoids it and he tries for the RKO but Sheamus moves. Sheamus with a Brogue Kick that sends Orton into the turnbuckles and then he hits a second Brogue Kick for the three count.

Winner: Sheamus in 12:13

Second Match: Fatal Four Way Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Prime Time Players (c) vs. The New Day vs. Lucha Dragons vs. Los Matadores

Kofi tags himself in and he throws Titus to the floor. Big E covers Kofi and Titus breaks it up. Cara tags in and hits a sunset flip and rolls though and kicks Kofi. Kofi kicks Cara and hits a springboard rana but Cara gets a near fall. Cara picks up Kofi and hits a Finlay Slam and Kalisto tags in and Cara monkey flips Kalisto onto Kofi for a near fall. Big E tags in. Big E slaps Kalisto but Kalisto kicks Big E and trips him and hits the Listo kick. Kalisto gets a near fall. Big E sends Kalisto into the ropes and Kalisto with a no hands springboard round kick. Young tags in and he gets a rollup on Kalisto for a near fall. Kalisto with a leg sweep and cover. Kalisto and Young avoid kicks and stand off. They lock up and Kalisto with an elbow. Kofi tags in and he Young with an overhead belly-to-belly throw. Young with a clothesline and forearm followed by a back rake. Young with a neck breaker for a near fall. Kofi with an elbow and he tags in Big E. Young with a forearm to Kofi and he goes to the floor. Young goes for Kofi and leans over the apron and Big E with a splash onto Young on the apron. Diego tags in and he gets a near fall on Young. Diego with kicks and he chokes Young in the rings and hits a splash while tagging in Fernando and Fernando with a slingshot senton for a near fall. Diego tags back in and they hit a double suplex. Diego gets a near fall. Kofi tags in and he kicks Young. Big E tags in and kicks Young. Kofi tags back in and he continues to kick Young.Big E with more kicks to Young. Kofi tags in and gets Irish whipped into a drop kick on Young for a near fall. Kofi with a reverse chin lock. Kofi with forearms and kicks.

Big E tags in and Big E with a gutbuster and Kofi with a kick. Big E gets a near fall. Big E with an abdominal stretch and he hits Young in the ribs to the tune of New Day Rocks. Young is bleeding from the mouth. Young with chops to Big E and Big E with a back elbow for a near fall. Kofi tags in while Woods talks about Big E’s tricep meat. Kofi with a European uppercut and punch. Young punches Kofi and elbows Big E. Kofi comes off the turnbuckles and is met with a reverse atomic drop Titus tags in and he takes care of Kofi and Big E. Titus with a boot to Kofi. Titus catches Kalisto and hits a back breaker and throws him aside. Titus with back breakers to Diego and he tosses him aside. Titus with the dog bark and splash to Diego and Kofi. Kofi is clotheslined over the top rope. Fernando kicks Titus and hits a cross body for a near fall. Cara with a head scissors that sends Fernando to the floor. Everyone is down on the floor. Titus is dropped on the top rope by Fernando. Woods pushes Fernando off the turnbuckles and Torito with a cross body but Woods catches him and he hits a sit out gourdbuster. Fernando with a lungblower to Titus and Young with a back drop driver to Woods on the apron. Big E with a spear to Young through the ropes and to the floor. Fernando goes up top but Cara stops him and Kalisto kicks Fernando. Fernando is sent to the floor and then Diego fights with Kalisto on the turnbuckles. Cara gets involved as well. Cara and Kalisto with a double superplex set up but Titus with a power bomb. Kofi makes the blind tag and Titus hits Clash of the Titus on Diego and then Kofi kicks Titus and Big E sends Titus to the floor while Kofi makes the cover and gets the three count.

Winner: New WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day in 11:23

Third Match: Dolph Ziggler w/Lana vs. Rusev w/Summer Rae

Rusev with a kick to the midsection followed by a forearm to the back. Rusev tries for a suplex but Ziggler gets to his feet and he hits a drop kick. Ziggler with punches and then he goes to the turnbuckles and punches Rusev. Ziggler misses a splash into the corner and hits the ring post when Rusev moves. Rusev kicks Ziggler and connects wit a series of elbow drops. Rusev gets a near fall. Rusev with a round kick to the chest. Rusev yells at Ziggler as he stands over Dolph. Rusev with a bear hug. Ziggler with a head butt so Rusev adds more pressure to the bear hug. Ziggler tries to rake the eyes and Rusev screams something in Bulgarian. Ziggler with punches and head butts to escape the hold. Ziggler with a drop kick and then Rusev catches Ziggler and hits a urange for a near fall. Ziggler with punches but Rusev does not go down. Rusev with punches and he presses Ziggler over his head. Ziggler is able to counter and hits a DDT. Both men are down. Ziggler punches Rusev and Rusev punches back. They go back and forth and Rusev sends Ziggler into the turnbuckles and Rusev moves. Ziggler with running clotheslines followed by a Stinger Splash and neck breaker. Ziggler with the long distance dedication for the leaping elbow drop and he gets a near fall. Rusev with a spinning heel kick for a near fall. Rusev goes up top but Ziggler climb up top and hits a Super X Factor for a near fall. Ziggler goes for the super kick but Rusev blocks it.

Rusev with a Saito suplex and a flip senton for a near fall. Rusev does the stomp to set up for the jumping side kick. Ziggler moves out of the way and Ziggler tries for a Fameasser but Rusev catches him and Ziggler with a sunset flip for a near fall. Ziggler with a sleeper and he gets on Rusev’s back. Rusev gets to the ropes but Ziggler does not release the hold. Rusev backs Ziggler into the corner and the hold is finally released. Ziggler moves on a splash by Rusev in the corner and Ziggler with a Fameasser for a near fall. Rusev pushes Ziggler away on two Zig Zag attempts. Rusev with a jumping thrust kick and he stomps on the back. Rusev applies the Accolade and Lana gets in front of Ziggler and Rusev. Summer comes over and Lana slaps Summer. Rusev releases the hold and then Ziggler goes to the floor. Rusev holds Ziggler and says something to Lana. Summer attacks Lana from behind and Rusev smiles. Ziggler with a super kick as the referee continues the count and Rusev lands on the announce table. The referee makes the ten count and neither man is in the ring. After the match, Rusev sends Ziggler back into the ring and Ziggler with a double leg take down and he punches Ziggler. Summer grabs Ziggler and punches him. Lana comes in and we have a pile up in the ring. Ziggler and Rusev put their issues aside and they pull Summer and Lana apart.

Winner: Double Countout in 11:46

Fourth Match: Stardust & King Barrett vs. Stephen Amell & Neville

Barrett backs Neville into the corner and Neville avoids a punch. Barrett with an Irish whip and Neville floats over and flips across the ring and hits a cross body. Neville with a drop kick and Barrett backs into the ropes. Stardust tags in and he says that he wants Amell. He wants the Emerald Archer. Amell tags in and he springboards into the ring and gets in Stardust’s face. Stardust pushes Amell to the mat and he curtseys in front of him. Amell kips up and kicks Stardust and Stardust backs into the ropes. Barrett covers Stardust’s ears to silence the chants. Stardust with a knee to the midsection. Amell escapes a belly-to-back suplex attempt and he hip tosses Stardust.Barrett tags back in and Barrett backs Amell into the turnbuckles and he kicks Amell. Barrett picks up Amell for a slam but he takes too long and Amell gets to his feet. Barrett with a back heel kick and he sends Amell into the corner.

Stardust tags in and he kicks Amell. Stardust chokes Amell in the corner. Barrett tags back in and he punches Amell. Barrett chokes Amell in the ropes. Barrett puts Amell in the ropes and he connects with a series of knees and then kicks Amell to the floor. Stardust works over Amell while the referee is not looking. Stardust kicks Amell and then hits a delayed gourdbuster and gets a near fall. Stardust blocks a kick and Amell with an enzuigiri and both men are down. Barrett and Neville tag in and Neville drop kicks Stardust off the apron. Neville with a back heel kick, front kick and back heel kick followed by a boot to the temples. Neville with kicks to Barrett in the corner. Neville goes to the turnbuckles and hits a moonsault for a near fall. Stardust and Barrett go over the top rope to the floor. Amell goes up top and e hits a cross body onto Stardust and Barrett. Neville goes up top and hits the Red Arrow on Barrett for the three count.

Ryback with shoulders to Show and Show with a punch to the midsection. Show stomps on Ryback’s back and Miz punches Ryback. Ryback chases Miz into the ring and Miz and Ryback are grabbed by Show. They kick Show and try for a double suplex and Show with a double suplex of his own and he reminds us he is a giant. Show goes to the turnbuckles but then he decides to turn around and instead of the Vader Bomb, he goes for a senton and Miz gets the near fall on Ryback. Show sends Miz into the turnbuckles and he chops Miz. Show with a splash to Ryback and Miz. Show with a running butt splash to Ryback but Ryback with a shoulder to Show. Ryback with a power slam to Miz for a near fall. Ryback goes up top and hits a frog splash but Show picks up Ryback and choke slams him on Miz.

Show gets a near fall on Ryback while Miz rolls to the floor. Show kicks Ryback and he sets for the knock out punch. Ryback ducks it and Ryback with a spinebuster and splash to Show. Ryback sets for the clothesline but Show grabs Ryback by the throat. Ryback with Shellshock and then he hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Ryback for a near fall. Miz gets a near fall on Show. He gets a near fall on Ryback and then Show. Miz goes back and forth for near falls. Ryback is back on his feet and the straps are down. Ryback gets Miz up for Shellshock but Show punches Ryback and Show gets a near fall on Ryback. Miz with a near fall on Ryback. Show grabs Miz by the throat but Miz with kicks. Show with a knockout punch to Miz. Ryback clotheslines Show over the top rope and then he pins Miz.

Winner: Still WWE Intercontinental Champion Ryback in 5:31

Sixth Match: The Wyatt Family vs. Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose

Ambrose with a cross body and punches to Harper followed by a forearm into the corner and a bulldog. Wyatt and Reigns get involved and Reigns with an uppercut. Ambrose and Reigns send Harper to the floor. Ambrose with a suicide dive onto Harper and Reigns goes after Wyatt but Wyatt sends Reigns into the ring steps. Ambrose sends Wyatt into the announce tables. Harper with a kick and he tries for a power bomb but Ambrose lands on his feet and Reigns with a clothesline off the steps to Harper. Ambrose gets onto the announce tables and he goes around the world for a clothesline to Wyatt. Ambrose punches Harper as they get back into the ring. Ambrose with a drop kick and Reigns with a clothesline. Ambrose tags back in and hits an elbow drop to the chest and gets a near fall. Wyatt gets on the apron to distract Ambrose and Harper hits Ambrose from behind. Reigns attacks Wyatt by the announce table. Wyatt with a uranage to Reigns on the announce table. Harper with a suicide dive to Harper and a super kick over the announce table. Ambrose with a suicide dive and then Harper with a kick to Ambrose as he comes off the apron. Wyatt with a back senton onto Ambrose. Wyatt tags in and he sends Ambrose back into the ring. Wyatt with a knee to the head followed by a suplex throw. Wyatt with a kick to the back of the head. Harper tags in and he chops Ambrose and rips off his shirt. Ambrose with chops but Harper chops back. Wyatt tags back in and he hits a suplex to the floor while Ambrose was hanging from the second rope. Wyatt sends Ambrose into the apron and then they return to the ring.

Wyatt punches Ambrose and tags in Harper and Harper with a boot for a near fall. Harper with a crossface to Ambrose. Wyatt tags in and Wyatt with a back senton for a near fall. Ambrose crawls to the corner even though there is no one there. Wyatt sends Dean into the turnbuckles and Wyatt with a splash into the corner. Ambrose gets a near fall. Harper tags in and he kicks Ambrose in the head. Harper catapults Ambrose throat first into the middle rope and he gets a near fall. Wyatt punches Ambrose and Ambrose has trouble standing up. Ambrose with a punch but Wyatt with an uppercut. Ambrose with a clothesline. Roman makes his way back to the corner and he tags in and hits a clothesline on Harper followed by a clothesline. Reigns with a flying clothesline and then he runs into an elbow. Harper with a boot but Reigns with a clothesline.Reigns with a pump handle suplex and he hits a second one. Reigns sets for the Superman punch but Wyatt stops him. Harper with a kick and he sets for a power bomb and hits it and gets a near fall. Wyatt tells Harper to put him away. Wyatt tags back in and Harper sets for a power bomb and Wyatt goes to the turnbuckles but Reigns with a back drop and a Superman punch to Wyatt and Harper. Ambrose tags in and Reigns gets Wyatt on his shoulders and they hit a Doomsday Device and Harper breaks up the cover. Harper goes for a power bomb but Reigns with a Superman punch. Ambrose picks up Harper for Reigns to hit a power bomb. Wyatt sets for Sister Abigail but Ambrose escapes and hits the double underhook DDT. Reigns tags in and he hits the spear and gets the three count.

They lock up again and Cena with a side head lock and take down. Rollins with a hip toss and drop kick. Rollins shows Cena that he can’t see him. Cena with a punch and side head lock take down. Cena with a belly-to-belly slam and he returns to the reverse chin lock. Rollins with punches but Cena covers his face to protect his nose. Cena misses a splash in the corner and Rollins with a flip clothesline off the turnbuckles followed by a high knee to the back and Cena goes to the floor. Rollins with a suicide dive and then he goes back into the ring and hits a second one. Rollins sets for a third one and he hits a flip dive onto Cena. Cena with two flying shoulder tackles and then he goes for the Blue Thunder Bomb but Rollins with a side head lock take down and Slingblade for a near fall. Rollins is sent to the apron and he tries for a springboard move and Cena goes for the ankle and tries for the STF but Rollins gets to the ropes. Cena with a Blue Thunder Bomb and he sets for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Rollins with a kick. Cena with a back drop to counter a Pedigree but Rollins lands on his feet. Cena with the springboard stunner followed by the five knuckle shuffle. Cena gets Rollins on his shoulders but Rollins gets to the turnbuckles. Rollins with a double knee take down and a running shooting star press for a near fall.

Rollins with a forearm into the corner and he puts Cena on the turnbuckles. Cena knocks Rollins to the mat but Rollins gets back up and he punches Cena into the tree of woe. Rollins with a double stomp to Cena while in the tree of woe and he gets a near fall. Cena with an Attitude Adjustment for a near fall. Cena punches Rollins and Rollins with kicks and forearms. Rollins sets for the Pedigree but Cena with a double leg take down. Rollins is catapulted into the turnbuckles and then Cena with an electric chair gourdbuster for a near fall. Cena goes to the apron and then he goes up top for the Rocker Dropper and he hits it but Rollins kicks out and rolls to the apron.Cena gets Rollins on his shoulder and Cena goes to the turnbuckles. Cena puts Rollins on top and then he sets for the Attitude Adjustment from the turnbuckles. Rollins counters into a buckle bomb. Rollins goes up top and hits a frog splash but Cena kicks out at two and he picks up Rollins and gets Rollins on his shoulders. Rollins lands on his feet on the Attitude Adjustment and Rollins with an enzuigiri. Cena with a cross body and Rollins holds on and picks up Cena and hits an Attitude Adjustment for a near fall.

Rollins goes for the Phoenix Splash and Cena moves but Rollins sees it and he lands on his feet and rolls through. Cena with an STF but Rollins escapes. Cena tries for the Attitude Adjustment and Rollins gets to his feet. Cena with a figure four leg lock. Rollins rolls over and reverses the hold. Cena gets to the ropes and Rollins releases the hold. Cena goes to the apron and he punches Rollins. Cena with another punch and he goes up top. Cena climbs gingerly and Rollins recovers and he sets for a superplex and he rolls through into a Falcon Arrow for a near fall. Rollins goes up top and misses the Falcon Arrow. The referee is knocked out and Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment but there is no referee. Cena wants someone to check on the referee and Rollins with a jumping knee to the nose. Jon Stewart comes to the ring and he has a chair. He has no idea what he is doing and then he hits Cena in the midsection with the chair. Rollins with a Pedigree onto the chair and then the referee miraculously recovers and makes the three count.

Winner: New WWE United States Champion and Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in 18:50

Brie backs Becky into the corner and pushes Becky. Becky pushes back. Becky with an arm drag or two followed by a drop kick. Brie sends Becky into the ropes and he hits a running knee to the head. Tamina tags in and she super kicks Brie. Sasha takes care of Charlotte and Paige while Naomi goes after Nikki and Alicia. Tamina with a head butt to Becky. Sasha tags in and she hits a seated splash onto Becky. Naomi tags in and she hits a leap frog seated splash onto Becky. Tamina tags back in and she slams Becky and drops a knee to the head. Naomi tags in and she slaps Becky. Naomi with a split leg drop and another leg drop for a near fall. Sasha tags in and she tries for a slam but Becky with a rollup for a near fall. Tamina is tagged in and she kicks Becky and gets a near fall. Tamina with a forearm and Becky rolls to the apron. Tamina with a forearm and Becky goes to the floor. Tamina goes to the floor and she runs Becky into the apron. Charlotte with a spear to Tamina. Naomi and Sasha with flip dives onto Charlotte and Becky.

Nikki and Brie are in the ring and they hit stereo suicide dives onto Noami and Sasha. Alicia tries to knock Paige off the turnbuckles and Alicia is pushed off the turnbuckles onto everyone. Paige tells us this is her house and she hits a cannonball onto everyone. Tamina and Becky are in the ring and Tamina gets Becky on her shoulders. Brie tags in and Nikki with a forearm to Tamina. Brie with an X Factor to Tamina to eliminate her. Nikki gets Becky on her shoulders for Rack Attack but Charlotte and Paige make the save. Paige tags in and she hits a Thesz Press and punches Nikki. Paige with a running knee into the corner followed by more knees. Paige with a fallaway slam and she pushes Nikki to the floor. Nikki blocks a baseball slide and she hits an Alabama Slam on the floor. Nikki blows a kiss and goes back into the ring and does some Scott Steiner push ups.Paige gets her power restored to fly back into the ring. Nikki with a slam and she gets a near fall. Brie tags in and they hit a double flap jack on Paige for a near fall. Brie with a rear chin lock. Brie with a flying forearm for a near fall. Brie with kicks of Yes to Paige. Paige with a rollup for a near fall. Brie with a leg sweep to stop Paige.

Alicia tags in and they send Paige into the corner. Alicia with a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Alicia with a surfboard on Paige. Fox with a drop kick to Paige. Nikki tags in and gets a near fall with a suplex. Alicia tags in and they hit a double suplex and Alicia gets a near fall. Alicia sends Paige into the turnbuckles and Paige fights out of the corner but Alicia stops her. Paige with a back drop and knee to the head. Alicia stops Paige from making the tag but she slaps Alicia and tags in Charlotte. Charlotte with chops and a neck breaker. Charlotte knocks Nikki off the apron. Charlotte with a spear and she puts Alicia in the figure four and she bridges but Nikki breaks up the cover. Paige with a spear to take care of Nikki. Charlotte and Alicia go for boots at the same time. Both women are down. Brie and Becky make the tag and Becky with forearms. Brie with a slap but Becky with a slap. They go with a flurry of forearms. Becky with a snap mare but Brie kicks Becky away and she hits a missile drop kick but does not catch her properly. Becky with a pump handle suplex for the three count.

Winner: Team PCB

Ninth Match: Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens

Cesaro with a double leg take down and he tries for the Giant Swing but Owens kicks him away. Cesaro is sent to the apron and he kicks Owens but Owens sends Cesaro to the floor. Owens with a flip dive onto Cesaro. Cesaro is sent back into the ring and Owens has comments for Cole so he does not see Cesaro getting ready for a corkscrew plancha onto Owens. Cesaro with a cross body from the top and he gets a near fall. Cesaro goes for the swing but he decides to go with a double stomp instead. Owens rolls to the floor. Cesaro tries to attack Owens but Owens sees him and sends Cesaro into the ringside barrier. Owens with a cannonball to Cesaro. Owens sends Cesaro back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Owens kicks Cesaro in the arm. Owens punches Cesaro and hits a short arm clothesline followed by a back senton. Owens with a back senton to Cesaro’s back and he gets a near fall. Owens with a reverse chin lock. Cesaro punches Owens and Cesaro with an Irish whip but he misses the running European uppercut. Owens has Cesaro on his shoulders and hits a neck breaker. Owens with a flip senton onto Cesaro’s back for a near fall. Owens with a reverse chin lock. The crowd chants Ole and Owens tells Cesaro to stay down. Owens slaps Cesaro but Cesaro slaps back and connects with European uppercuts in the corner. Owens with a kick and Cesaro with the Alpamare Water Slide and he gets a near fall. Owens goes to the apron and he stops Cesaro and he goes on top but Cesaro with a European uppercut. Cesaro with another European uppercut.

Cesaro with a deadlift super side salto for a near fall. Cesaro tries for the Gotch Style Neutralizer but Owens blocks it. Cesaro with a series of knees and he tries for the Neutralizer again but Owens with a back body drop. Cesaro runs into an elbow and then Owens goes to the turnbuckles for a tornado DDT and he gets a near fall. Owens goes to the turnbuckles and he goes for a double jump moonsault but Cesaro moves and Owens lands hard on the mat. Cesaro with a running European uppercut. Cesaro with an Irish whip and he runs into a super kick and Owens gets a near fall. Owens tells everyone, especially Cole to watch. Cesaro holds on to the ropes and he kicks Owens. Cesaro with a springboard European uppercut for a near fall. Owens and Cesaro go to the floor and Cesaro runs around the ring for a European uppercut and Owens is down. Cesaro sends Owens into the ring and Cesaro signals for the swing and he takes Owens down and hits the giant swing. Cesaro applies the Sharpshooter and Owens crawls to the ropes and he gets there. Cesaro releases the hold. Cesaro punches Owens and puts him on the turnbuckles. Owens with punches to the midsection but Cesaro with a European uppercut. Cesaro sets for a superplex but Owens with forearms and Owens tries for the fisherman’s buster. Cesaro counters and he hits a drop kick that staggers Owens. Owens drops Cesaro on the top rope in an uncomfortable way. Owens with a super fisherman’s buster and Owens with a pop up power bomb for the three count.

Winner: Kevin Owens

Tenth Match: Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs. The Undertaker

Lesnar attacks him before Taker even gets his jacket off. The bell hasn’t even rang. Lesnar beats Taker up but Taker fights back and knocks Lesnar out of the ring. Taker takes his jacket off as Lesnar regroups on the floor. Lesnar comes in and we get the bell. Lesnar tackles Taker and unload son him. Taker with shots to the jaw that stuns Lesnar. Taker walks the rope but Old School but Lesnar turns it into a F5 attempt. Dueling chants for both men now. That’s blocked with a knee to the gut. Lesnar with shoulder thrusts in the corner now. Lesnar hits a belly to belly after a boot in the corner. Lesnar with a German suplex. Lesnar says, “Suplex City b—h!” and the crowd pops. Lesnar goes for another German but Taker drives him face first into the turnbuckle. Taker nails Snake Eyes and a big boot that sends Lesnar to the floor. Taker follows and we see that Lesnar’s forehead is busted open. Taker keeps control and rams Lesnar back into the apron as Heyman looks on concerned. Taker with the big leg drop on the apron. They trade jabs and big rights and lefts now. Taker grabs Lesnar’s throat for a chokeslam but Lesnar slides out and turns it into a German. Lesnar with another suplex. Taker tries to fight off another German attempt but Lesnar hits it anyway. Lesnar goes to the floor and takes monitors off the German announce table. Taker follows and hits an elbow to the face. Taker goes for a powerbomb but Lesnar blocks it. Lesnar hits a F5 on Taker, sending him through the announce table.

Fans chant “this is awesome” as Lesnar rolls back in the ring. Taker barely makes it back in the ring before the 10 count. Lesnar waits for Taker to get up and says he’s going to kill him, calling him a son of a b—h. Taker is beat up. He crawls over to Lesnar but collapses. Lesnar smiles. Taker looks up from his knees and says Lesnar will have to kill him. Taker smacks Lesnar and nails a chokeslam. Heyman yells from ringside. Taker scoops Lesnar for a Tombstone and nails it but Lesnar kicks out at two count. Lesnar sits up and starts laughing. Taker sits up also and laughs in Lesnar’s face, mocking him. They trade blows from the mat and get to their feet. Lesnar with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Lesnar applies the Kimura Lock in the corner but the referee won’t break it. Taker turns that into a Last Ride for a close two count. They get up and Lesnar nails a F5 for another close two count. They get up and Lesnar hits a third F5 but Taker still kicks out. Taker pulls Lesnar in for Hell’s Gate as Heyman screams from ringside. Lesnar breaks it and applies the Kimura again. Taker turns it into a two count. They keep struggling and the bell rings out of nowhere. Referee Charles Robinson yells at the timekeeper, saying he didn’t call for the bell and it was only a 1 count. Heyman is in the ring going nuts. Lesnar is standing but Taker comes from behind with a low blow. Taker applies Hell’s Gate again. Cole says the confusion was over whether or not Taker tapped. Lesnar gives Taker the middle finger while in Hell’s Gate. He passes out a few seconds later for the win.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/23/summerslam-2015-results/feed/0Wrestling Fix: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s cause of death, full NXT Brooklyn lineup, Mick Foley calls for Divas pipebomb and morehttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/rowdy-roddy-pipers-cause-of-death-wwe-nxt-brooklyn-lineup-mick-foley-calls-divas-pipebomb/
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WWE and WWN/Evolve may still be discussing some type of working relationship. [ProWrestling.net]

Mick Foley is calling for the WWE women to drop a “pipebomb” after the Minneapolis crowd chanted for Brock Lesnar during the Sasha Banks-Nikki Bella match on Raw.Foley wrote:

We can’t just gradually be SHOWN the revolution. WE can’t have the revolution EXPLAINED to us. We need one of the participants to make us FEEL it. We NEED that promo that perfectly captures the time and place, the pride and passion of this revolution. We NEED a CM Punk pipebomb. We NEED that “Austin 3;16 says I just whipped your ass” moment, that Dusty Rhodes “Hard Times” promo – something that hammers home the point to even the densest, drunkest members of the ‪#‎WWEUniverse‬ that times have changed – and chanting for anyone – even if it is a returning hometown hero like Brock Lesnar – while women are working their asses off to entertain them is not just disrespectful, but unacceptable.

As a wrestling fan, I was embarrassed. As a friend of both participants in the match, I was hurt. [Mick Foley Facebook]

Foley’s comedy set apparently could end up on a “major cable network.”

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/rowdy-roddy-pipers-cause-of-death-wwe-nxt-brooklyn-lineup-mick-foley-calls-divas-pipebomb/feed/0WWE Raw Review 8/17/2015, WWE SummerSlam 2015 Previewhttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/wwe-raw-review-8172015-wwe-summerslam-2015-preview/
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Brian and Michael are LIVE following WWE RAW for the latest Between the Ropes broadcast as they talk the company’s final build for WWE SummerSlam 2015. The guys talk about the final segment of the show with The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar, the contract signing involving John Cena and Seth Rollins and more. Plus, they give their SummerSlam predictions and take your questions.

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]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/19/wwe-raw-review-8172015-wwe-summerslam-2015-preview/feed/0WWE Raw Results – August 17, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/17/wwe-raw-results-august-17-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/17/wwe-raw-results-august-17-2015/#respondMon, 17 Aug 2015 23:32:57 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=21446WWE Raw August 17, 2015 Target Center Minneapolis, Minnesota If you missed last week’s edition of Raw click here For all of our coverage and the WWE and SummerSlam click here WWE Raw Pre-Show: It was announced that there will be a contract signing for the WWE World Heavyweight/United States Championship match for SummerSlam. It ...

It was announced that there will be a contract signing for the WWE World Heavyweight/United States Championship match for SummerSlam. It was also announced that both Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker will be in the arena tonight. The panel talked about the John Cena/Seth Rollins match. The Miz & Stephen Amell were the special guest that call into the pre-show. The panel discuss Orton costing Sheamus the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and their upcoming match at SummerSlam. Sasha Banks will take on Nikki Bella. The panel close out the show with their bold predictions.

WWE Raw:

The Authority Segment:

Stephanie says they have a lot of news. It feels like Christmas morning when you are waiting to open your presents. The tension is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. Stephanie says the Barclays Center is sold out, but you can watch it on the WWE Network. Hunter reminds us it is an Award Winning Network. Hunter mentions that it will be four hours. He says careers will be defined and scores will be settled. Hunter says history will be made. Hunter mentions the Undertaker versus Brock Lesnar match. Stephanie mentions that Brock and the Undertaker will be in the building tonight. Hunter mentions the Title versus Title Match with John Cena facing Seth Rollins. Stephanie mentions that they will be here face to mangled face so there will be a contract signing.

Hunter mentions the Two Thirds of the Shield versus Two Thirds of the Wyatt Family Match featuring Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns versus Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper. Hunter mentions that Luke Harper will face Roman Reigns. Stephanie mentions the Divas Elimination Trios Match and that Sasha Banks will face Nikki Bella tonight. Hunter says there will be nine matches on SummerSlam on the four hour show. Stephanie mentions that there is an incredible host for SummerSlam. The former host of the Daily Show Jon Stewart will be the host.

First Match: Randy Orton & Cesaro vs. Sheamus & Kevin Owens

Owens decides to tag in Sheamus before locking up. Orton wants to be tagged in so he can face Sheamus and Cesaro does it. They circle each other and Sheamus goes to the floor to listen to the crowd insult his look and Sheamus tells everyone to respect the ‘hawk’. Sheamus returns to the ring. Sheamus with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. They lock up again and Orton with a side head lock. Orton with a shoulder tackle or two and then Sheamus goes to the floor. Sheamus returns to the ring and he tags in Owens. Cesaro wants the tag and Owens attacks Orton who takes too much time to make the tag. Orton with a boot and Owens with an Irish whip and Orton with a clothesline out of the corner. Cesaro tags in and he hits a delayed vertical suplex. Owens with a knee and punches. Cesaro with a springboard European uppercut and Owens goes to the floor Orton with punches and head butts to Sheamus. Sheamus with a Finlay slam and then Owens tags in and hits a back senton for a near fall. Owens knocks Cesaro off the apron and goes with the old timey fighting pose before kicking and punching Orton. Sheamus tags in and he kicks Orton. Sheamus chokes Orton in the ropes. Sheamus with a splash into the corner followed by a running knee lift and he gets a near fall.

Owens tags back in and he kicks Orton. Owens with a snap mare and reverse chin lock. Owens throws Orton to the floor and then Owens goes to the floor after Orton. Orton with a kick and back drop driver onto the ringside barrier. Orton gets back into the ring and Owens struggles to get back in and Sheamus tags in and he grabs Orton. Orton kicks Sheamus away and Cesaro tags in. Cesaro with European uppercuts to Sheamus followed by an Irish whip and running European uppercut. Cesaro does it three times and then he hits a series of European uppercuts and ends with a short arm clothesline. Cesaro goes up top for a cross body and he gets a near fall. Cesaro tries for the giant swing but Sheamus gets to the ropes. Sheamus with a forearm to Cesaro and then he hits a power slam. Sheamus goes up top but he comes off and is met with a European uppercut and Cesaro gets a near fall. Sheamus goes for a back body drop but Cesaro lands on his feet. Cesaro with a kick and he tags in Orton. Sheamus with a forearm to Cesaro and Cesaro kicks Owens off the apron. Orton with an IEDDT to Sheamus and then he looks around and tries for an RKO on Owens but Owens blocks it. Orton with an RKO on Sheamus for the three count.

Winner: Randy Orton & Cesaro in 13:00

The Undertaker Promo:

Undertaker says that when the reaper calls your name, there is no apology. When the reaper calls your name, there will be no remorse. When the reaper calls your name, it’s just over. Lesnar, the hounds of hell are baying for your soul and the gates of hell are opening and welcoming you to your eternal damnation. Brock Lesnar your name has been called. At SummerSlam, you will never rest in peace.

The Authority & Seth Rollins Backstage Segment:

Rollins says that Hunter and Stephanie are the best. John Cena has done everything but look him in the eye to accept his challenge face to face. The contract signing will seal the deal. Rollins says that is perfect. He has one other favor. After he beats John Cena at SummerSlam, he would like for them to make a statue of him next to Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, and The Ultimate Warrior. Stephanie says if Rollins can defeat John Cena and hold both titles, he would deserve a statue among the legends. Hunter says consider it done if he can do it.

Harper with a punch but Reigns punches back. Harper with a kick and uppercut. Harper sends Reigns into the turnbuckles but Reigns punches back. Reigns with more punches and he tries to send Harper into the turnbuckles but Harper blocks it and he punches Reigns. Harper with a snap mare and reverse chin lock. Harper holds on to the head lock as Reigns backs him into the corner. Reigns with shoulders. Reigns with a punch and head butt. Reigns with a kick. Reigns misses the flying clothesline but he is able to clothesline Harper over the top rope to the floor. Reigns goes to the floor for the Juggernaut broad jump drop kick. Harper with a side head lock after a probably Gator Roll. Harper with a reverse chin lock and we see Harper with a drop kick.

Reigns punches Harper and Reigns blocks a suplex attempt. Harper with a thrust to the throat and then he hits a Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Harper with a rear chin lock. Reigns with a belly-to-back suplex and both men are down. Harper with a boot to the head and he gets a near fall. Harper with a front face lock. Harper with a Gator Roll into a side head lock. Harper with a reverse chin lock. Harper and Reigns with punches and then Reigns with clotheslines and a flying clothesline. Reigns runs into an elbow from Harper but Reigns with an uppercut. Harper with a knee and Reigns with a waist lock suplex. Reigns with Neverending Story and then he is sent to the apron. Reigns with a punch and then he drops down and Harper goes over the top rope to the floor. Reigns with a clothesline from the apron onto Harper.

They return to the ring and Harper with a thrust kick and he sets for the power bomb but Reigns with a punch. Reigns sets for a power bomb but Harper with a back drop and Reigns holds on for a sunset flip and he gets a near fall. Reigns clotheslines Harper to the floor. Reigns sends Harper back into the ring and Reigns with a clothesline for a near fall. Reigns goes for a Samoan drop but Harper with elbows. Reigns finally hits the Samoan drop and gets a near fall. Reigns sets for the Superman punch and Harper sees the cocking of the arm so he goes to the floor. Reigns follows and Harper with a super kick. Harper goes for a suicide dive but Reigns with a Superman punch on the floor but Harper with a Bossman slam for a near fall. Harper sets for a power bomb but Reigns counters and gets Harper on his shoulders. Reigns goes for a rollup but Harper with a super kick and he hits a sit out power bomb for a near fall. Reigns with a Superman punch to counter a discus clothesline and Reigns with a spear for the three count.

Tamina sends Becky to the mat. Becky with a waist lock but Tamina with a hip lock to send her to the mat. Becky goes for the leg but Tamina with a head butt. Tamina tries for a Samoan drop but Becky gets to her feet and she connects with forearms. Tamina catches Becky and hits a spinning uranage. Tamina with a slam and she gets a near fall. Tamina with a rear chin lock. Becky with punches but Tamina with a clothesline and she gets a near fall. Tamina with forearms. Tamina kicks Becky in the corner and Irish whips Becky. Tamina runs into an elbow and then Becky kicks Tamina and punches her. Tamina sends Becky into the turnbuckles and Becky moves when Tamina charges into the corner. Becky with a springboard kick and then she goes up top and hits a missile drop kick for a near fall. Tamina goes for another uranage but Becky counters into the DisArmher and Tamina taps out.

Winner: Becky Lynch via Submission in 4:00

Fourth Match: Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Mark Henry

Rusev goes to the floor and Henry follows and he knocks down Rusev from behind. Henry with an Irish whip into the ringside barrier. Henry rolls Rusev back into the ring and he hits a power slam for a near fall. Henry goes for another power slam and he hits it but Rusev kicks out. Rusev rolls to the floor and Henry follows. Rusev with a kick and he sends Henry into the ring post. Rusev sends Henry into the ring post again. Rusev rolls Henry into the ring and he yells at Lana before returning into the ring and he hits the jumping thrust kick. Rusev stomps on the back and applies the Accolade but Henry fights out of it for a moment before Rusev can apply it and Henry taps out.

After the match, Rusev celebrates with Hot Summer and the Rusev flag comes down from the rafters. Lana gets in the ring and she removes her shoes and calls out Summer. Summer goes into the ring and she decides to let her toes get some air. Lana slaps Summer and she does the finger point of doom to Rusev. Rusev approaches Lana and then Lana looks to give away something. Dolph Ziggler’s music plays and he comes out and punches Rusev and hits the hesitation DDT. Ziggler sets for the super kick but Rusev puts Summer in the way. Lana with a round kick to Summer and Summer goes down. Ziggler with a super kick.

Winner: Rusev via Submission in 2:49

Lana & Dolph Ziggler Backstage Segment:

JoJo asks Lana about her plan. Dolph says that feel and reaction is why this is the greatest job in the world. Ziggler says it would be best for business to add one more match to the card. Take the Bulgarian bonehead Rusev and have him face me one on one. He says he will send that caveman back to the Stone Age and we can send Brunhilda back with him.

Fifth Match: Ryback vs. The Miz

The Miz takes the mic to rip on Show and Ryback as he walks to the ring. Ryback takes it to the corner to start and unloads. Miz turns it around and goes to work on Ryback’s leg. Miz with a two count. Ryback eventually comes back and drops Miz with a big slam. Ryback nails a Meathook clothesline but goes in and gets kicked. Miz comes off the second rope but Ryback catches him and turns it into Shell Shocked for the win. After the match, Ryback takes the mic and says he’s still hungry, telling Big Show to get his big ass in the ring. Show stands up from commentary. Show ignores Ryback and just walks to the back.

Winner: Ryback in 2:21

John Cena & Seth Rollins SummerSlam Contract Signing:

Stephanie says it is time to make it official. One of the biggest matches on SummerSlam title versus title winner take all United States Champion versus WWE Champion. Triple H brings out Seth Rollins. Rollins thanks Stephanie and Hunter for the warm welcome. Rollins says some congratulations are in order. Hunter and Stephanie should be congratulated for what will be the greatest SummerSlam of all time. Rollins says he has to congratulate himself for the statue that will be built in his honor after he defeats John Cena at SummerSlam. Most importantly, he needs to congratulate each and every one of you. He wants everyone one to give themselves a round of applause. It is not often that someone knows they will witness history. It is a special time to be a member of the WWE Universe. You don’t go to a baseball game expecting to see a no hitter, unless you are playing the Twins. At SummerSlam, it will be historic when he beats John Cena to be the first man to hold the WWE Championship and US Title at the same time. Rollins signs the contract. Rollins says you guys chant ‘Let’s Go Cena Cena Sucks’ and it makes him think of someone from Minnesota. Bob Dylan sang a song with the line ‘The Times they are a-changing’. For the past decade, John Cena has sat atop the mountain of WWE. Every single person who has tried to come along and knock him off the mountain, it has been made that they would not have a chance.

Cena loves playing the role of Superman. You get off in a sick, twisted way to make sure you don’t get knocked off the mountain. You are not Superman, you are the villain. You are holding the entire WWE Universe hostage. If you like that, you will love this. John Cena is a disease and with one knee to the bridge of his nose, Rollins shattered his nose into a million pieces. He sent Cena tumbling down that mountain. He has started the process that will set everyone free. He injected a serum in John Cena that will inoculate the WWE Universe because John Cena is the disease and Seth Rollins is the cure. Cena has the gall to disrespect him every chance he gets. John calls his title reign a joke. At SummerSlam, Rollins says he will have the last laugh when he takes the United States Title and crushes John’s legacy like he crushed Cena’s face. Cena isn’t man enough to answer his challenge face to face. Cena went to Tough Enough, thousands of miles from where Rollins was. Cena couldn’t even answer himself. He needed that cripple Daniel Bryan to help him. Cena says you are trying to defend your title reign when half the crowd chants ‘Let’s Go Cena’ and the other half chants ‘Cena sucks’ and no one is saying a damn thing about Seth Rollins. You don’t even believe your own crap because the Champ is there but the sorry excuse for the man carrying it around is a cheap imitation of John Cena. Never Shuts up. You Can’t Knee Me. Congratulations. You are not a John Cena rip off.

You are Seth Rollins. You were hand picked by Triple H. He has provided you with every single tool you needed to succeed. You even got the Pedigree. You have been given everything to secure your legacy. It is the same problem that Hunter has been dealing with for a decade and it is not going away because the real champ is here. A few weeks ago, you busted my nose. Then you had the gall to say that he was finished. John says he was sitting home last week because he was told to stay home and he is told that he is 50/50 to come back. It gave John an extra week to think of payback. Maybe he breaks your leg, your arm, or your nose. Those are just injuries. He might not be Superman, but he comes back from injuries. It came to him as clean as your knee hitting my nose. What he will do on Sunday will haunt Rollins and Hunter for the rest of their lives. Cena says he is a fifteen time champion. He designed this months ago because he didn’t think he getting close to the title again until Captain Moron opened his mouth. Cena says that he will win on Sunday and become the World Champion for the sixteenth time. This Sunday, when you lose you lose. The all time championship record is held by your mentor who passed his legacy on to you. This Sunday, I will prove you wrong. You will not be the future, you will be the footnote. You will be the answer to a trivia question. Who did John Cena beat to be a 16 time champion. You fight for the past, present, and future of Hunter’s legacy, bestowed by Ric Flair to Hunter and by Hunter to you. There is one differenceTriple H was never Ric Flair’s bitch. This Sunday, I will make you mine. Cena signs the contract and leaves the ring.

Big E tells everyone to dry their eyes and don’t be a bummer. In Six days, it will be the biggest party of the summer. Kofi says you three teams are going to learn the hard way when you fool with the New Day Woods says they are going to knock everyone out of their socks because the New Day always has the odds in their favor and then they are put in a Fatal Four Way. Kofi and Big E tell Xavier they are rhyming.Kofi and Cara start things off and he kicks Cara.

Big E tags in and kicks Cara. Diego tags in and kicks Cara. Diego with a snap mare and knee to the head for a near fall. Diego knocks Kalisto off the apron. Cara with an Olympic slam and both men are down. Titus tags in and he knocks Fernando down and catches him and hits a back breaker and throws Fernando away. Titus catches Diego and throws him aside. Titus barks and hits a splash into the corner on Fernando. Woods gets on the apron and Fernando with a lungblower. Torito goes after Woods and kicks him and hits a splash off the apron. Woods has to be held back by Titus and Kalisto tags in and hits a springboard rana for the three count.

Winner: Prime Time Players & Lucha Dragons in 2:05

Seventh Match: Nikki Bella w/Team Bella vs. Sasha Banks w/Team BAD

They lock up and Nikki does some jumping jacks. Sasha with a side head lock and she gets a near fall. Sasha does some jumping jacks. Nikki with a waist lock into a side head lock. Nikki with a shoulder tackle and she gets a near fall. Nikki with a facebuster to Sasha.Nikki with a slingshot suplex and she gets a near fall. Nikki stretches Sasha and applies a rear chin lock. Nikki with a forearm to the back followed by a suplex and she gets a near fall. Nikki with a rear chin lock. Nikki sends Sasha to the mat and she kicks Sasha and returns to the rear chin lock. Sasha sends Nikki into the corner but Nikki with a boot. Sasha blocks a kick from Nikki and puts Nikki on the turnbuckles and hits a knee drop and then Sasha does her Nikki Bella doing a Scott Steiner imitation by doing push ups Sasha with a straitjacket choke and she stretches Nikki.

Nikki backs Sasha gingerly into the turnbuckles. Sasha sends Nikki into the turnbuckles. Nikki with a kick and back elbow. Nikki with a double jump spin kick and both women are down. Nikki with a drop kick and she hits a running clothesline into the corner. Nikki with an Alabama Slam for a near fall. Sasha with a kick and straitjacket neck breaker for a near fall. Sasha with an O’Connor Roll but Nikki rolls through and hits an Electric Chair drop. Both women are down again. Nikki misses a boot and Nikki with a forearm. Nikki gets Sasha up for the Torture Rack but Naomi distracts the referee and Sasha with the Lungblower into the Bank Statement and Nikki taps out. Renee is in the back with Charlotte, Paige, and Becky Lynch Paige says that she saw two losing teams out there and they will TCB at SummerSlam. Charlotte says they will do it with a little flair.

Winner: Sasha Banks via Submission in 10:36

The Undertaker & Brock Lesnar Segment:

Heyman says he’s the host for tonight’s Brock Lesnar homecoming. Heyman does the introduction and out comes The Beast to a big pop from the hometown crowd. Lesnar makes his way out as streamers and confetti fall from the rafters. Lesnar takes a lap around the ring before making his way in. The music stops as fans stand for Lesnar and a “Suplex City” chant starts up. Heyman drops to his knees and praises Lesnar. Heyman sings his own version of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” for Lesnar. Suddenly the bells toll and the lights go out. They come back on and Heyman is cowering in fear on the apron. Lesnar looks around and laughs but there is no Taker. He asks if that’s the best Taker has.

Heyman says Taker can bring God and the Devil to SummerSlam but Lesnar will take all three of them to Suplex City. Heyman goes on and on with his promo but the bell tolls and the lights go out again. This time they come back on and Taker is standing there. He kicks Lesnar with a low blow and fans boo. We see Heyman watching from the floor. Taker stalks Lesnar and nails a chokeslam when he gets up. Some fans pop but there are mostly boos for Taker it seems like. Lesnar gets up again and Taker nails a Tombstone piledriver to more boos. Taker drops to one knee over Lesnar as the lights go down and his music hits. Taker makes his exit and stops on the stage to look back at Lesnar recovering in the ring. Taker stops and faces the back before raising his fist in the air.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/17/wwe-raw-results-august-17-2015/feed/0WWE Raw Results – August 10, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/10/wwe-raw-results-august-10-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/10/wwe-raw-results-august-10-2015/#respondMon, 10 Aug 2015 23:34:00 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=21290WWE Raw August 10, 2015 Xfinity Arena Seattle, Washington If you missed last week’s edition of WWE Raw click here For all of our coverage on the WWE and SummerSlam click here WWE Raw Pre-Show: The usual broadcast team of Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otugna hosted the show from the WWE studios in ...

The usual broadcast team of Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otugna hosted the show from the WWE studios in Stamford, Connecticut. The hosts hyped Steven Amell’s appearance. Daniel Bryan will appear on MizTV. Team Bella vs. Team BAD in a six-Diva tag match was announced for Raw.

Sasha Banks Interview:

Stanford asked her what her role is in the Divas revolution. She talked about being the baddest Diva. Graves brought up the possibility of her becoming the first women to simultaneously hold both the Divas and NXT championships. Otunga asked about the Boss definition. She said she doesn’t take no for an answer and is the baddest Diva there is. Shespoke about defending the NXT Women’s Championship on the NXT Takeover: Brooklyn event. She boasted about the event being sold out. Otunga asked whether Team Bella or PCB present a bigger challenge. “Um, either one of them,” she answered.

Mark Henry vs. Rusev was announced for Raw. Backstage at Raw, Mark Henry told JoJo that he felt like he let the fans and his country down by losing to Rusev last week. He said that stops tonight because it’s all about retribution. The hosts hyped Stephen Amell appearing on Raw for a confrontation with Stardust and questioned whether Stardust knows that the “Arrow” star isn’t a real superhero. Otunga looked into the camera and told Amell that Stardust might be out there, but he is a WWE Superstar and Amell is just an actor and is getting into too deep. The hosts made their bold predictions to close the show.

Rollins welcomes everyone to Monday Night Rollins. Rollins says he is the man who broke the face that runs the place. Mr. You Can’t See Knee, The WWE World Champion and the Champion of Champions, Seth Rollins. Rollins says we have gone over the ‘you sold out’ chants. Rollins mentions that he gave John Cena the opportunity of a lifetime last week, title versus title winner take all match at SummerSlam. It has been a week and what has John Cena said? What has been his reply? Nothing. We haven’t heard anything from John Cena. John is at home licking his wounds, but doesn’t he have time to respond to my request? Is he at home listening to the new Dr. Dre CD? Is he thinking of renewing his rap career? He isn’t straight outta Compton, he is straight outta career because of what I did to his face with my knee. It is interesting that Cena hasn’t answered his challenge, but if doesn’t want to come to SummerSlam and face him like a man and then lose to him like a man, he can come to Brooklyn and forfeit his title like a man. Either way, yours truly will walk out of SummerSlam to be the first to hold the WWE Championship and US Championship at the same time. Cena doesn’t have the guts to answer his challenge tonight, but he has heard rumors that John will be at Tough Enough tomorrow night. That is ironic because it proved that John Cena is not tough enough to hang with him. Rollins says that he wishes he had the guts and courage to show up and be half the man he says he is.

Someone interrupts Rollins and he wants to make sure that what he is hearing is true. Rollins says that John Cena is here via satellite. Does that mean he will show his face? Rollins asks for Cena and Cena’s photo appears on the TitanTron. Rollins says he understands why Cena isn’t here tonight because he looks terrible. Cena says he is feeling terrible. Cena says that he is going to Tough Enough to look for a spot on the show. He has been demoralized by Rollins and he tells the Cenation never to give up, unless Rollins breaks your face. Cena says it looks like he got a nose job from Picasso. Rollins says that the WWE needs a fighting champion and it is him. He proved himself last week defeating Neville in the first WWE Championship Open Challenge. Neville gave everything he had, but he doesn’t have what it takes to be a champion. He doesn’t have what it takes to be the man. To be the man, you have to defeat. Cesaro interrupts Rollins and he makes his way to the stage. He apologizes for interrupting Rollins hilarious monologue of him going on and on and on and on and on and on and some more on and on, but since you mentioned your WWE Championship Open Challenge let him be the first in line to challenge Rollins tonight. Rollins said nothing about an open challenge tonight. That was last week. A one time thing. What has Cesaro done to earn a shot at his WWE Championship.

Kevin Owens comes out. Owens says the answer you are looking for is nothing. Cesaro has done nothing to deserve a title match. He may think he deserves on because some idiot appears to have printed out Cesaro Section signs and handed them to the sheep in the crowd no matter what is written on it. That is not enough to earn a title match. Owens says that he has beaten John Cena, which correct him if he is wrong, is something that neither of you can say. Owens reminds Rollins that he tapped out to Cena two weeks ago on Raw. If anyone deserves a title match tonight, he has it under good authority that it is him. Rollins asks Owens if he is deaf and dumb because he said nothing about defending the title tonight. Randy Orton comes out and he asks Owens if he has put on weight lately. He praises Cesaro’s glasses. Orton says that if anyone deserves a title shot tonight, it is him. Rollins says that it is not going to happen. Rollins says Tom Brady has a better chance of getting a free meal in Seattle than any of you jerkoffs getting a title match. The only thing that matters is what he thinks. He tells everyone that they should get out of his ring. Triple H comes out and he says that was an interesting thing for Seth to say when he said that he does not care about what the Authority says. Rollins says that he did not mean it that way. Hunter says that we are two weeks away from SummerSlam and doctors are telling him that John Cena is 50/50 at best to make it to SummerSlam and that means turmoil for the WWE Championship. That turmoil can create for some great competition. In that ring tonight, there will be a triple threat match. Cesaro, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton will be in that match. The winner will be in the main event tonight against Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship.

Banks mentions that the Bellas don’t know if they want to be Divas are Kardsashians. Naomi says that they look better than any Kardashian and fight better than anyone. Tamina says that they are beautiful and dominant. Alicia and Naomi start things off and Alicia with a side head lock take down but Naomi with forearms. Alicia with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Alicia tags in Nikki and they kick Naomi to the mat and Nikki gets a near fall. Nikki with an arm bar. Naomi floats over and uses her rear end to send Nikki to the mat. Sasha tags in and they hit a double back elbow and get a near fall. Sasha chokes Nikki and Naomi tags in and chokes her. Nikki with an Irish whip and elbow followed by a spinebuster for a near fall. Naomi with an Irish whip but Nikki with an elbow but Nikki with a boot off the turnbuckles.

Banks with a straitjacket choke on Nikki. Sasha with a clothesline for a near fall. Sasha chokes Nikki and then Tamina kicks Nikki when the referee deals with Sasha. Sasha gets a near fall. Sasha returns to the straitjacket choke. Brie tags in and drop kicks Tamina off the apron after clotheslining Sasha. Brie with kicks to Sasha and then she knocks Naomi off the apron. Brie with a drop kick. Brie kicks Sasha and hits a missile drop kick. Tamina tags in and clotheslines Brie. Tamina knocks Nikki and Alicia off the apron. Tamina misses a super kick and Brie gets the three count with a rollup. After the match, Tamina spears Brie and then everyone is in the ring and Naomi drop kicks Nikki. Brie sends Naomi over the top rope to the floor. Tamina sends Brie into the turnbuckles. Charlotte and Becky with a kind of double drop kick to take care of Tamina. Brie kicks Becky to the floor and then Charlotte with a spear to Brie.

Winner: Team Bella

Second Match: The New Day w/Xavier Woods vs. Los Matadores w/El Torito

Fernando with a side head lock. Kofi with leap frogs and he tries for a hip toss but Fernando counters with a monkey flip but Kofi lands on his feet. Fernando with a drop kick and Big E tags in. Big E with a shoulder tackle and he kicks Fernando. Kofi tags in and kicks Fernando. Big E tags back in and he kicks Fernando. Kofi comes in and kicks Fernando. Kofi with a drop kick when he is Irish whipped into the corner by Big E and Kofi gets a near fall. Kofi with a quarter nelson and chin lock on Fernando. Kofi with a knee and he sends Fernando to the mat.

Big E tags in and he hits a Warrior splash for a near fall. Big E claps for Fernando and Fernando with a chop and chin breaker but Fernando cannot get to his corner to make the tag.Fernando sends Big E into the ring post after Fernando lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt. Diego wand Kofi tag in and Diego with a series of back elbows and a senton. Diego tells Kofi to stop and then he sends Kofi into the ropes with a drop toe hold. Big E distracts the referee and Woods pulls Kofi out of the way. Torito goes for a rana but Woods blocks it so Fernando with a drop kick to the back and Torito hits the rana. Big E gets Diego up and they hit the spike Big Ending for the three count.

Winner: The New Day

The New Day Backstage Interview:

Xavier says their win separates them from the pretenders and cements themselves as the number one contenders. Renee says that the New Day will face the Prime Time Players at SummerSlam as well as Los Matadores. Kofi is okay with that if it is going to be Triple Threat match. Renee says the Lucha Dragons are in the match too. Xavier suggests that they add Harlem Heat, Doom, or anyone else. He then says it just means more hands to come together.

Triple H & Seth Rollins Backstage Segment:

Rollins points out that Hunter is making him defend the title tonight. He has proven himself. He has beaten Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Randy Orton. Hunter says the legacy does not come overnight. Rollins will have to defend the title against a man who won a tough Triple Threat Match. He says that Rollins opened the door with the challenge. Last week, Neville took him to the brink. Rollins has to prove it every night. Rollins says if John Cena can do it every week, he can do it better.

Third Match: Triple Threat Match to determine the Number One Contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Cesaro vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens

Owens ducks a RKO. Owens goes for Cesaro but Orton and Cesaro take turns on him. Owens rolls to the floor for a breather. Orton rolls Cesaro up for two count. Cesaro ducks a clothesline and goes to Owens on the floor. Owens turns around to a clothesline from Orton on the floor. Orton rolls Owens in but Cesaro nails Orton. Cesaro comes in on Owens with a two count. Cesaro goes for the Swing but it’s blocked so he hits a double stomp for two count. Cesaro with uppercuts on Owens. Orton comes in with a t-bone on Cesaro. Orton with a two count on Cesaro. Owens splashes Cesaro. Orton ends up on the apron with Cesaro but Owens interrupts. Owens sends Cesaro into the ring post. Owens brings Orton back in and hits the back splash for a two count. Owens unloads on Orton. Owens mocks Orton with his pose to a mixed reaction. Orton comes out of the corner with a big clothesline. Cesaro comes in and hits Orton with an uppercut. Orton hitting a backbreaker. Cesaro with a crossbody on Orton for a two count. Orton turns it around but Cesaro blocks a RKO and takes him down into a crossface. Orton escapes by crawling to the floor. Owens nails Cesaro and then leaps over the top rope onto both of them. Owens hits the cannonball on Cesaro for a two count.

Owens goes to the top but Orton cuts him off. Orton climbs up for a superplex but Owens fights him, sending him to the mat. Cesaro jumps up with a dropkick to Owens, causing him to slump over on the top. Orton and Cesaro both climb up for a double superplex. Cesaro crawls for the pin but Orton pulls him off. Orton and Cesaro have words now. Cesaro ends up hitting the Cesaro Swing on Orton. He applies the Sharpshooter. Orton breaks the hold and gets a two count on Cesaro. Orton ends up hitting the powerslam on Owens. Orton grabs Cesaro and Owens at the same time on the apron for a double draping DDT. Orton gets a big pop as he readies for the RKO. Cesaro blocks it and Owens pulls Orton to the floor. Owens with a fall-away slam into the barrier. Owens yells out but Cesaro leaps over the top and takes him out to a big pop. Owens with a crossbody on Cesaro back in the ring for a two count. Cesaro comes right back with a clothesline from the second rope and takes Owens down again for another pin attempt. Cesaro takes Owens to the top. Cesaro goes for a super gutwrench from the top but Owens causes him to lose his balance and he falls. Owens goes for a swanton but Cesaro gets his knees up. Cesaro runs into a big superkick. Cesaro blocks the pop-up powerbomb and Orton appears with a RKO out of nowhere on Owens. Cesaro also takes the RKO. Orton covers Cesaro for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose Backstage Segment:

Ambrose says he didn’t have a lot of friends growing up. Ambrose said it would have been nice to have someone to play catch with or steal cars with. He got friends eventually because he needed someone to bail him out. Reigns enters and says that he is Dean’s first real friend. Bray Wyatt continues to talk about family. The only thing he knows is that Luke will do anything for Bray. Ambrose says Bray wouldn’t do anything for Harper. Reigns says they are brothers. Reigns asks Ambrose a series of questions about things he likes. Ambrose says that they are going to see their twisted family ties taken to the limit tonight and at SummerSlam.

The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar Perspective:

Big Show says that Taker has been able to adapt himself over the years. Many people talk about the streak and how it snowballed until he faced Brock Lesnar. Heyman says he is tired of hearing about the myth of the Undertaker. He would like to hear about the myth surrounding Brock Lesnar. Triple H says that Brock is ferocious. Dean Ambrose says that he is a once in a lifetime competitor. Orton talks about how Brock has decimated everyone. Rollins says that you cannot find weaknesses on him and hope to survive. Orton says that everyone was in awe. Ambrose says it was the most shocking moment. Austin says he never thought it would have happened. Ambrose says that when Undertaker came back, you knew he was going to get even. Austin says he does not know if Taker has had an attitude change. Hunter says it is the same Undertaker because he is going to do what had to be done. He says the Eleventh Commandment for Undertaker would be You cannot outrun the reaper. Reigns wonders what will Undertaker do. Hunter says all hell is going to break loose. The wrestlers are mixed on who they think will win at SummerSlam. Heyman says that Brock will not be ending any streaks at SummerSlam, he will be ending the Undertaker.

Ambrose backs Harper into the corner but Harper returns the favor and he connects with uppercuts. Ambrose sends Harper into the corner and connects with punches. Ambrose with a running forearm and kick to Harper. Ambrose climbs the turnbuckles and runs his forearm across the face and then snap mares Harper and hits a sliding D for a near fall. Harper with a double thrust to Ambrose followed by a European uppercut but Ambrose bounces off the ropes for a clothesline. Ambrose with punches but Harper with a side slam for a near fall. Harper punches Ambrose in the corner followed by a slam. Harper with another slam to Ambrose. Ambrose with an elbow and Harper charges at Ambrose but Ambrose drops down and Harper goes over the top rope to the floor. Ambrose with a baseball slide followed by a running elbow off the apron. Harper catapults Ambrose into the middle rope and he gets a near fall. Harper with a Gator Roll into a reverse chin lock.

Ambrose punches Harper and head butts Luke. Harper lawn darts Ambrose into the turnbuckles and gets a near fall. Harper with a forearm to Ambrose and he sends Dean to the mat. Harper sends Ambrose to the mat again. Ambrose returns the favor and sends Harper to the mat. Dean with a boot to Harper followed by a tornado DDT. Ambrose with punches and chops to Harper and Ambrose with a sunset flip for a near fall. Ambrose sets for the double underhook DDT but Harper blocks it. Ambrose escapes a power bomb attempt and Ambrose slams Harper. Ambrose with a running forearm into the corner but Harper pushes Ambrose away on a bulldog. Harper goes for a running boot but Ambrose moves and Harper goes to the floor. Ambrose sends Wyatt over the announce table. Harper sends Ambrose against the apron but Ambrose with a clothesline. Ambrose with a rollup and then Ambrose with the rebound clothesline. Ambrose goes to the floor and Wyatt goes after Ambrose but Reigns makes the save with a Superman punch. Harper with a super kick to Reigns and then Ambrose with a suicide dive. Harper crotches Ambrose and then hits the discus lariat for the three count.

Winner: Luke Harper

The Miz TV Segment with Daniel Bryan:

Miz says before he begins, one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood is here. He introduces Stephen Amell. He tells Stephen that when Stardust is done running through you, call me and I will rebrand you and teach you how to act. Miz introduces his guest, Daniel Bryan. Miz welcomes Daniel back to MizTV. Miz wants the people to stop chanting for Daniel. Daniel thanks Miz and he tells everyone that Miz wants you to shut up. Daniel says that he did not come here to be on MizTV. Did you really think that Daniel was going to miss Raw in Washington state? Miz mentions that he is a Cleveland Browns fan. He wants to talk about how he made Daniel’s career. Daniel stops Miz and he says that Miz loves to take credit for his success. Miz can take credit for a lot of things. Miz has an A List career and he stars in Santa’s Little Helper. You can take credit for your amazing wardrobe. Daniel says his accomplishments are due to hard work and everybody here tonight and everyone who has supported him his entire career. Miz says we will have to agree to disagree. Miz says we can agree on Daniel’s medical status. Miz says that Daniel is not cleared to return to the ring.

Miz asks Daniel what is it like to be on the shelf because he has never been injured. What is it like to sit at home and dwell on the past. Daniel says it is tough because he has been kind of busy writing a book that happens to be a New York Times Best Seller. Daniel mentions that he is a judge on the greatest show of shows, Tough Enough. Miz says he is disappointed that he is not mentioned enough in the book and he mentions that he is a judge as well on Tough Enough. Miz says he taught Daniel what it takes to be a champion. When you were injured, you did the right thing. Shouldn’t Ryback follow your lead and do the right thing. Daniel asks what should he do. Miz says that Ryback should cancel the match and then forfeit the Intercontinental Title and give it to the number one contender, him. Big Show comes says it is amazing how much crap comes out of Miz’ mouth and the fact that he has white teeth. Show calls Miz a cross dressing Jedi manure spreader. Show asks Miz if he thinks he can win the Intercontinental Title. Show responds to the retirement chants and tells them to find someone who can retire him. Ryback comes out in his gear. Miz gets out of the ring as Ryback enters. Show and Ryback get face to face and Daniel throws Miz between them. Miz tries to beg for mercy but Show sends Miz into the corner and then biels him out. Show with a splash into the corner but Ryback with a shoulder and clothesline. Ryback sets for the clothesline when Miz gets up and he hits it.

Fifth Match: Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Mark Henry

Rusev has a punch blocked and Henry with punches. Rusev with an Irish whip but Henry with clotheslines. Henry with an Irish whip and splash into the corner. Sumemr gets on the apron to distract Henry. Henry with an Irish whip but Rusev with a jumping thrust kick. Lana gets up and pulls Summer off the apron. Summer throws Lana in the ring. Summer attacks Lana from behind and the referee calls for the bell. After the match, Rusev sends Henry into the ring steps while Summer slams Lana’s head into the mat, making sure to remove her jacket to avoid any confusion over which Lana is which. Rusev tells Summer to crush and Summer with a camel clutch. A Bulgarian flag with Rusev’s face on is drops from the rafters.

Winner: No Contest

Sixth Match: King Barrett vs. Neville

Barrett backs Neville into the corner and punches and kicks him. Barrett with a slingshot back breaker and he gets a near fall. Barrett tries to throw Neville to the floor but he lands on the apron. Barrett puts Neville on the turnbuckles and connects with forearms and then he misses the knee. Neville with an enzuigiri and then he goes up top for the Red Arrow and hits it for the three count. After the match, Stardust attacks Neville and then he goes to the floor and walks up to Stephen Amell and then he turns around and pie faces him. Amell gets into the ring and he takes Stardust down. Security comes into the ring and Amell is held back. Barrett holds Stardust back. Neville checks on Amell.

Winner: Neville

Triple H, Neville and Stephen Amell Backstage Segment:

Triple H asks Stephen Amell if he is okay and then he yells at Stephen because he was here as a guest. Neville starts to talk about Stardust and Hunter says he will take care of it. Stephen says we need to do it. Stephen says that he is a man and if someone puts his hands on him, he will fight back. Hunter jokes and says it will be the Red Arrow and the Green Arrow. Hunter tells him to leave. Amell says that he will sign whatever the lawyers need him to sign and to make the match. Hunter says that he wants the papers signed by 9:00 AM tomorrow. He will not be responsible for your funeral, but if you want it, Stardust and Wade Barrett versus Neville and the Green Arrow at SummerSlam. Hunter tells Amell not to bring a stuntman.

Sheamus Backstage Interview:

JoJo asks Sheamus about the Orton/Rollins match. Sheamus says he has been thinking about who will he be rooting for. Will he cheer for the slimy snake Randy Boreton or does he root for the weasel Seth Rollins. If Rollins thought what he did to Cena was a lot. Sheamus talks about the Brogue Kick and laughs. Triple H was right. There is a lot of chaos and uncertainty over the WWE Championship, except for one thing. The one thing for sure is the briefcase. When the right time comes, he will become the WWE World Champion. Maybe the right time is tonight.

Orton, backing him into the corner. Rollins unloads and stomps away. Rollins keeps control and hits shoulder thrusts in the corner. Rollins blocks a RKO and scrambles to the floor for another breather as we go back to commercial. Rollins is in control. Orton tries to fight back but Rollins slams him for a two count. Rollins keeps control and hits a neckbreaker as we get dueling chants from the crowd. Orton rolls to the floor. Rollins charges but Orton cuts him off with a right hand. Orton comes back in with a clothesline. Rollins blocks the powerslam but Orton roll him up for two count. Rollins blocks the backbreaker but Orton hits the powerslam. Orton with a two count.Rollins goes back to the floor. He grabs the title as fans boo. Rollins goes to leave but Orton clotheslines him into the timekeeper’s area. Orton slams Rollins’ head into the announce table and slams him onto it.

Orton brings it back in the ring. Rollins gets in a cheap shot. He almost throws Orton into the referee but Orton stops. Rollins rolls Orton up for two count. Rollins argues with the referee and Orton rolls him up for two count. Rollins with a kick to the face. Rollins goes to the top but Orton crotches him. Orton climbs up for a superplex and nails it but Rollins kicks out at two count. Rollins goes for the Pedigree but it’s countered. Orton takes Rollins to the apron for the draping DDT but Rollins knocks Rollins to the apron and hits a kick to the head. Rollins grabs Orton and gets booed as he goes for Orton’s draping DDT. Rollins nails it.

Rollins plays to the crowd as they boo him. Rollins drops down and mocks Orton like he does for the RKO. Rollins stalks Orton and goes for a Pedigree but Orton counters. They tangle into the ropes. Orton blocks another Pedigree. Rollins goes to the top but Orton catches him in mid-air with a big RKO for a two count as Sheamus pulls Orton out of the ring for the disqualification. Sheamus pulls Orton to the floor and unloads on him, sending him into the steel steps. Sheamus tosses Orton over the barrier to huge heat. Sheamus comes in the ring with his Money In the Bank briefcase and nails a Brogue Kick on Rollins. He hands the briefcase over and goes to cash it in but is yelling with the referee, it looks like they’re stalling. Orton comes in and nails a RKO on Sheamus, stopping the cash-in before it happened.

Winner: Randy Orton by DQ, but still WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/10/wwe-raw-results-august-10-2015/feed/0Podcast: WWE Raw Review 8/3/2015, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Dead at 61http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/08/04/wwe-raw-review-august-3-2015-roddy-piper-dies-summerslam-seth-rollins-brock-lesnar-ronda-rousey/
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It’s the latest latest Between the Ropes broadcast as we catch up on the week in wrestling. We look at the most recent edition of WWE RAW that saw Paul Heyman put over Brock Lesnar in a big way, and Seth Rollins challenge John Cena to a Champion vs Champion, winner-take-all match at SummerSlam. Plus, more on the passing of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Ronda Rousey’s tribute at UFC 190. And as always, your questions answered on-air!

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WWE Raw Pre-Show:

Scott Stanford, Corey Graves, and David Otunga hosted the show from the studio at WWE Headquarters. Stanford spoke about the death of Piper and said he was shocked. Otunga called Piper a pop culture icon and noted that Ronda Rousey dedicated her fight to him. Graves said that The Rock might not be in Hollywood today if not for Piper. He said Piper inspired him and others to enter the business. Stanford said he and Gene Okerlund were talking and they agreed that Piper wasn’t the guy that people loved to hate, he was the guy that people loved to love. They listed tweets regarding Piper that were written by the McMahon family, Steve Austin, Cyndi Lauper, Pee-Wee Herman, The Bella Twins, and John Cena. Otunga said the first time he met Piper, he introduced himself and Piper said he knew who he was because he liked his promos. Graves said he was awestruck when he met Piper, yet it felt like he had known him his entire life after talking with him for 30 seconds. Stanford said WWE will celebrate the life and legacy of Roddy Piper at the beginning of Raw. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and Sheamus was announced for Raw. The focus shifted to John Cena’s broken nose. Stanford compared the image to a shot of an old boxer. Graves said it’s more like a WWE wrestler in 2015.

Paul Heyman Interview:

Heyman said he will reveal a story regarding Undertaker that Vince McMahon asked him to keep quiet. Heyman said he will reveal something on Raw that will show everyone who desperate Taker is to step up to face Lesnar one more time. Heyman said the worst thing WWE has done in years is sanction the Undertaker vs. Lesnar match. He explained that it gives Lesnar the freedom to do whatever he wants to Taker. Heyman said Taker always pursues and brings the fight to someone. Heyman promised that Taker will be taken to Suplex City. “The Undertaker will be thrown around the ring by the most dominant athlete who has ever fought, not performed, in a WWE ring,” Heyman said. “The Undertaker will be ragdolled by Brock Lesnar.” Heyman said there will be no Undertaker to stop him from bragging after SummerSlam. Don’t tell that to the fans in Mexico. Heyman said Lesnar is angry and vindictive, and he will take apart a phenom and a myth at SummerSlam.

The panel discussed the Stone Cold Podcast with Paige as special guest. Graves said Paige always speaks her mind and never holds back, which Steve Austin encourages. Charlotte and Becky Lynch vs. The Bella Twins has been announced for Raw. Otunga said Paige, Charlotte, and Becky will announce a new team name on Raw tonight. The hosts focussed on the Rusev and Lana drama, then made their bold predictions to close the show.

The show starts off with a ten bell salute for the late great Rowdy Roddy Piper.

Seth Rollins Segment:

Rollins says there is only one person in WWE that can slow him down and that person is named Seth Rollins. Rollins says in all seriousness, he has noticed a flaw. He has a problem and it has been plaguing him sympathy. He says he is too sympathetic for his own good. If you need an example, look no further than last week when I drove my nose into the head of John Cena. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this video is priceless. Rollins says it was disgusting. He could feel Cena nose crack on his knee. Rollins says he could hear the pop when it shattered. Rollins says he did not feel bad at first. That happens in a WWE ring. Cena face wasn’t the first thing he smashed and it won’t be the last thing. It is the first time he broke the face of the guy who runs this place. Rollins tells the mothers to shield their children’s eyes at a shot of this, as we see photos of John Cena’s face after the match. Who wouldn’t feel sympathy for a face like that? Rollins says he knew we had to do the right thing. They needed to stop the match and award him the United States Title. Cena wanted to continue to fight and the referee was not as sympathetic. Cena beating him was Rollins fault. Rollins vows that will never happen again.

Rollins says that he has a proposition for John Cena. He says that he knows that Cena is sitting at home in bed nursing your wounds, a cross between a raccoon and a Picasso painting. Why not do this one more time. John Cena versus Seth Rollins, one on one. Title for Title. Winner take all at the four hour extravaganza on the WWE Network, SummerSlam. If you don’t have the grapefruits to show up at SummerSlam and don’t think you are tough enough, you can just forfeit the title. For the first time, someone will hold the WWE and US Titles at the same time. Rollins wants to talk about tonight. He says that San Jose is the place to be. Not because of you guys, but because of him. The champ is in the house. This is where he won his WWE World Title at Wrestlemania. This is the site of John Cena’s very first US Open Challenge. This gives Rollins an idea. Anything John can do, clearly he can do better. For the first time ever, we are going to have a WWE World Championship Open Challenge. That will start right about right now.

Neville with a waist lock but Rollins with a hammer lock into a side head lock take down. Neville with a head scissors and Rollins escapes with a side head lock. Neville with a take down. Neville blocks a kick and Neville with a back leg sweep. Rollins backs Neville into the corner. Rollins with punches and kicks to Neville and then he punches Neville in the corner and connects with an elbow to the head. Rollins with an Irish whip and Neville flips across the ring and then he gets a boot up for Rollins and then he hits a rana and a flip dive onto Rollins. Neville sends Rollins back in and Rollins rolls to the other side of the ring. Neville with a cross body that sends both of them over the top rope. Neville with a corkscrew moonsault onto Rollins. Rollins gets a near fall. Rollins with a reverse chin lock. We see during the commercial break when Rollins knocked Neville off the apron and onto the announce table. Rollins drops Neville on the top rope and gets a near fall. Rollins returns to the reverse chin lock. Neville lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt and Neville with a jaw breaker. Neville with an elbow and kicks. Neville with a back heel kick and Rollins with a slingblade for a near fall.

Neville struggles to get up and Rollins waits for him and hits a running forearm into the corner. Rollins goes up top and Neville with a super kick. Neville with a reverse rana for a near fall. Neville tries for a German suplex but Rollins blocks it. Neville lands on his feet on a German suplex and Neville with a German suplex and drop kick. Neville with a dead lift German suplex for a near fall. Neville goes up top for the Red Arrow and Rollins gets to his feet. Neville lands on his feet and Rollins with a clothesline to Neville. Neville blocks a Pedigree and gets a near fall with a jackknife cover. Rollins with an enzuigiri to Neville. Rollins with a boot to the back of the head. Rollins goes up top and Neville stops Rollins on the turnbuckles and Neville hits a super rana. Neville goes up top and hits the Red Arrow but Rollins has his foot on the ropes. Neville tries to regain his composure and he sets for another Red Arrow. Neville goes up top and Rollins moves out of the way. Rollins with the Pedigree for the three count.

Winner: Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins

Second Match: New Day & The Ascension vs. Lucha Dragons & Los Matadores

Kofi with a wrist lock and Kofi with a Greco Roman knuckle lock and Kalisto with a monkey flip and they hold on and Kofi with a monkey flip and Kalisto lands on his feet. Kalisto with a drop toe hold. Fernando with a splash. Diego with a slingshot senton. Diego with a knee and then Fernando with a neck breaker. Viktor tags in and he sends Fernando into the turnbuckles. Diego with a chop and Irish whip but Fernando stops him. Fernando sends him into the turnbuckles and chops him. Fernando with an Irish whip and he sets for a monkey flip but Viktor puts him on the turnbuckles and then Viktor knocks him to the floor.

Kofi with a quarter nelson and chin lock on Diego. Diego with an arm drag but Kofi with a drop kick. Kofi gets a near fall. Viktor tags in and he punches Diego. Viktor with a fist drop and he gets a near fall. Diego with a sunset flip but Viktor keeps him from making the tag. Viktor with a jumping knee to the head but Diego with a back drop and both men are down. Cara and Kofi tag in and Cara with a springboard cross body and another springboard cross body and a springboard elbow. Cara with a springboard moonsault for a near fall. Konnor is sent over the top rope and so is Viktor. Fernando and Diego with stereo suicide dives. Cara takes care of Big E on the floor. Kalisto tags in and hits a cross body on Kofi for a near fall. Kalisto kicks Kofi and Woods gets on the apron. Torito grabs Woods and Woods sends Torito into the announce table. Kofi with Trouble in Paradise to Kalisto on the top turnbuckle for the three count.

Becky with a wrist lock into a hammer lock. Brie sends Becky to the mat. Becky bridges out of a cover and gives Brie a drop toe hold. Becky with a series of snap leg drops and then she tags in Charlotte and hits a twisting leg drop. Charlotte with a Flair rolling knee drop for a near fall.Brie with a waist lock and Charlotte holds on to the ropes but Nikki makes the tag and kicks Charlotte and gets a near fall. Nikki with a front face lock. Nikki misses a clothesline and Charlotte gets a near fall with a rollup. Charlotte with a front face lock. Charlotte turns it into a cravate. Nikki sends Charlotte into the corner when she tries for the Figure Four and then Nikki pulls Charlotte off the turnbuckles after Brie distracts Charlotte. Brie tags in and they roll through and send Charlotte to the mat and Brie gets a near fall. Brie with kicks to the back and a rear chin lock. Charlotte gets Brie on her back and then drops back to get out of the hold. Becky tags in and she connects with clotheslines and a leg lariat and gets a near fall. Becky rolls through and applies the DisArmHer but Brie gets to the ropes. Becky goes for a baseball slide but Brie and Nikki move out of the way.

Becky takes care of Nikki but Brie hits Becky Becky tries to make the tag but Nikki pulls her away from her corner. We see footage from the commercial break when Becky was given a double flapjack. Becky with punches but Nikki with a face buster and she gets a near fall. Brie tags in and they hit a double sledge to the midsection and Brie gets a near fall. Brie with kicks in the corner. Brie gets a near fall. Brie chokes Becky in the ropes and then kicks Becky. Brie sets for the Brie Mode running knee and connects and gets a near fall. Brie with a seated abdominal stretch. Becky with a European uppercut and then both go for clotheslines at the same time and both are down. Charlotte and Nikki tag in and Charlotte with chops and a neck breaker followed by a spear. Charlotte gets a near fall. Becky with a t-bone suplex to Brie and both go to the floor. Charlotte misses a boot to Nikki and Nikki with a spinebuster for a near fall. Charlotte blocks a face buster and applies the figure four leg lock and Charlotte bridges. Nikki taps out.

Winner: Charlotte & Becky Lynch via Submission

Team BAD Promo:

JoJo asks for comments from Team BAD about whether Becky, Paige, and Charlotte are the top Divas team. Sasha points out that she made Paige tap out last week. Naomi tells JoJo to get her facts straight and not waste their time. Naomi makes a challenge to Paige for tonight. Naomi says she is sick of the talk about Ronda Rousey. She will send Paige and the rest of her group to Freak Island.

Miz TV Segment with Kevin Owens & Cesaro:

Miz welcomes us to the second most must see WWE Talk Show in WWE history. He says second because there would be no Cutting Edge, Highlight Reel, Body Shop, Barber Shop, Snake Pit, or MizTV if there was no originator of them all Piper’s Pit. Miz says that you will be missed. Miz welcomes everyone to MizTV. He says there is a saying about him in Hollywood and that is ‘on fire’ because he is on fire. He is a judge on Tough Enough, the star of Santa’s Little Helper, and once Ryback comes back from his injury, he will be the new Intercontinental Champion. Miz tells Ryback to do the noble thing like Daniel Bryan and vacate the championship if you cannot defend it. Miz says as hot as he is, his guests are as on fire as he is. Miz brings out Kevin Owens to the ring. Miz welcomes Owens to the show and he says you have not made it in the WWE until you get on MizTV. Kevin says it is an honor. He says that he has always been a huge fan of his. Owens says he has all of Miz’s movies on Blu Ray. Miz asks Owens about his issues with Cesaro. Why does Cesaro have such a problem with him. Owens says Cesaro is just jealous of him. The fact is, he has accomplished quite a bit in the last three months. Miz tells Cesaro you wait until you are introduced by him. Miz asks Cesaro if he came here to pick a fight. Cesaro says he wanted to have a front row seat to hear what Walk Owens Walk has to say.

Owens says that Cesaro is jealous of him because he has succeeded where Cesaro has failed. He is not talking about defeating John Cena because you haven’t. You talked about the sacrifices and everything you missed. No matter how hard you worked or how dedicated you are, you will never be as good as him because you will never match his God given ability for this business. Miz asks Cesaro for a response. Cesaro says he is not jealous of Owens. If anything, he is ashamed of him. Every time you walk away from a match, not only do you disrespect yourself, you disrespect the WWE and everyone who has ever stepped into the ring. He calls Owens an embarrassment. Owens throws the chair aside and then he asks Cesaro if it is funny and embarrassing. He has accomplished more in three months than Cesaro has in three years. Cesaro reminds Owens that this is still a WWE ring. You might be really good at talking and walking, but Cesaro says he is really good at fighting. If you want to go, let’s go. Miz says this is what MizTV is all about and Owens tells Miz to shut up. Owens tells Miz to let the two guys who can actually fight. Owens says he will fight anyone, anywhere, and anytime, but for the right price. Cesaro tells Owens to do what he does best and Walk Owens Walk. Owens pushes Miz into Cesaro and then Cesaro with a double leg take down but Owens gets out of the ring before Cesaro can put him in the giant swing.

Fourth Match: Rusev w/Summer Rae vs. Mark Henry

Rusev starts pounding on Henry and backs him into the corner but Henry shoves Rusev back a few feet. Rusev comes right back with a dropkick for a two count. Rusev stomps and pounds on Henry some more now. Henry fights out of a hold and slams Rusev. Henry with a pair of clotheslines and a big slam for a two count. Henry runs into an elbow in the corner. Rusev nails a big superkick. Rusev waits and hits another big kick for the win. After the match, Summer comes in to pose with Rusev. Rusev nails a third kick on Henry to knock him out of the ring.

Winner: Rusev

The Wyatt Family & Sheamus Backstage Segment:

Wyatt says the flower is a symbol of beauty, but remove all of its petals and what was once precious is just another troublesome weed. Just like that, it is gone. Roman, you have become their symbol of beauty and strength. They chose you. They decorate you. If we were to take all of that away, then you would realize you are no different than anybody else. Harper tells Ambrose they warned him, but like everyone else, you chose wrong. Sheamus enters and he tells Orton this will be quick and painless. I will send my foot through your face with a Brogue Kick out of nowhere. Bray says the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Sheamus, tonight, we are your friends. Bray tells everyone to run.

Fifth Match: Zack Ryder & King Barrett

Barrett asks for some decorum. He says as your one true King of the Ring, it is his duty to eliminate all pretenders to his throne. You might be King of the Internet, but where is your crown? Without one, you are just like the peasants in here. You are worth less than the filth on his boots. Barrett wants everyone to say ‘All Hail King Barrett’. Barrett with a kick and punch followed by an Irish whip but Ryder with a forearm. Barrett runs into boots from Ryder. Ryder leaps over Barrett but Barrett with a knee to the midsection for a near fall. Barrett with a reverse chin lock. Ryder with punches but Barrett with a knee. Ryder sends Barrett face first into the mat. Ryder gets his knees up when Barrett charges into the corner. Ryder with a missile drop kick and he hits a running forearm into the corner. Ryder with the Broski Boot and then Ryder tries for the Rough Ryder but Barrett sends Ryder over his head and to the corner. Barrett with a BullHammer for the three count.

Winner: King Barrett

Brock Lesnar Segment:

Heyman says that before he subjects you to the presence of the Beast, it was the Undertaker, who picked this fight. Heyman says that he knows that you all saw what he saw. That was not the same Undertaker who has laid waste to people for the last 25 years. That was a vindictive Undertaker who kicked his client in the groin. When confronted with the fact that he has never been able to beat his client, the WWE’s Alpha Dog becomes a bitch when he comes up against the Beast Incarnate. We take a look at what happened on Raw two weeks ago. Heyman says the Undertaker will never rest in peace because he cannot live with himself knowing that he cannot and will not ever defeat his client, the One in what is now Twenty-Two and one. The conqueror of the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at Wrestlemania Brock Lesnar.

Brock takes off the top of the ring steps and throws them into the ring. Brock stands on the steps in the ring. Heymansays the last time the WWE sanctioned a match between Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker, the Undertaker left Wrestlemania 30 in an ambulance, spent a week in the hospital, and took a year to recover. If you want the inside dirt about World Wrestling Entertainment, here is one that they cannot deny. Undertaker called Vince McMahon and begged for a rematch at this year’s Wrestlemania. Vince McMahon turned down the Undertaker. In his darkest heart of hearts, he knows what will happen the next time that Brock Lesnar fights the Undertaker. At Battleground, the Undertaker forced the WWE’s hand. He cost Brock of the right to be the Undisputed WWE Champion. The WWE had to sanction this match. Now, Sunday August 23rd at the Barclays Center in New York at SummerSlam, it will be the Match Too Big For Wrestlemania. It is not a Rematch for the Ages. It is the Rematch for Now and Forever. On August 23rd, his client will hit the repeat in Eat, sleep, conquer, repeat. Undertaker, you are going to Suplex City. It boils down to this. Last time Undertaker, you needed an ambulance and hospital. You needed a year to recover. This time you will need Last Rites. You will rest in pieces because you have met your match. You are going to Suplex City at the hands of his BEAST, your conqueror Brock Lesnar.

Naomi hits the ropes for a break. They lock up and Paige takes her down. Back and forth now. Paige with a roll up for two count. Paige nails Naomi for another two count. Paige takes Naomi to the corner and hits back elbows. Paige stomps away as we see Team Bella watching backstage. Naomi knocks Paige off and wastes time, leading to Paige coming back in the corner. Paige takes Naomi to the mat now. Naomi takes control after Sasha provides a distraction. Naomi stomps on Paige now. Naomi with a bulldog into the turnbuckle and a two count. Naomi with a headlock now. Naomi keeps control and drops double knees to the face for a two count. Naomi with a kick to the face on the apron. Naomi wraps Paige around the ring post now. Naomi slams Paige into the apron and brings her back in for a two count. Naomi with a knee to the back. Paige ends up catching Naomi in a fall-away slam. Paige with clotheslines and a dropkick now. More back and forth. Naomi misses a crossbody from the top and Paige gets her in the PTO but she fights out. Paige drops Naomi and gets her in the PTO again, this time for the win.

Winner: Paige via Submission

Stardust Promo:

Stardust says that people were chanting One More Time for the Man That Gravity Forgot. He meandered and then he lost. Neville, if you are not going to be my hero who will? It was announce that Stephen Amell will be on Raw next week.

Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Randy Orton Backstage Segment:

Reigns says they are here to send a message to Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper. Ambrose says that just like Roddy Piper, they are here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and they are out of bubble gum. Reigns says they love to fight. They will be breaking heads all night long. Randy Orton enters the room and he says whatever you boys want to do is fine, just leave Sheamus to me. Ambrose says finally Randy has a good attitude.

Ambrose unloads with chops. Harper cuts him off and they run the ropes but Ambrose takes him down. Ambrose drops Sheamus on the apron and dumps Harper to the floor. Orton and Reigns come in as we get a big brawl in the ring. Ambrose nails the standing elbow drop on all three opponents on the floor. He comes back in and poses with his teammates. Back from the break and Sheamus is going at it with Reigns. Reigns drops Sheamus with a huge right hand. Reigns tosses Sheamus to the floor and follows with more offense into the barrier. Sheamus fights back and they trade shots on the floor. Sheamus sends Reigns into the barrier and they come back in the ring. Sheamus rolls back to the floor for a breather and tags in Wyatt but Harper tags himself in. Harper stares Reigns down before they lock up and tangle into the corner. Reigns rocks Harper but Harper goes for the throat and takes control. Reigns blocks a suplex and hits one of his own. Ambrose tags in an dropkicks Harper. Ambrose with more shots in the corner. Harper ends up hitting a big dropkick and tagging in Wyatt. Wyatt with a headbutt before mounting Ambrose with right hands on the mat. Wyatt takes it to the corner and climbs up for a superplex but hey fight and Ambrose knocks Wyatt to the mat. Harper jumps up and gets knocked to the floor but this allows Wyatt to knock Ambrose from the top to the floor.

Wyatt hits a big clothesline on Ambrose before tagging in Harper, who keeps up the attack on Ambrose. Harper with a scoop slam. He goes for another but Ambrose slides out and hits one of his own. Ambrose sends Harper out but he runs back in and kicks Reigns off the apron, stopping a tag. Ambrose with a neckbreaker on Harper. Ambrose finally tags in Orton as Wyatt also tags in. Orton unloads and nails the powerslam. Orton knocks Sheamus off the apron and tuna around to a right hand from Wyatt. Orton blocks a chokeslam and hits a backbreaker. Wyatt goes to the apron but Orton brings him back in with the second rope draping DDT. Orton drops down for the RKO but Harper runs in and nails him. Ambrose dropkicks Harper to the floor. Ambrose runs and dives out but Harper catches him. Ambrose goes for a clothesline but Harper flattens him on the floor. Harper turns around to a big Superman punch on Reigns. Sheamus and Reigns tag in.eigns nails a Samoan Drop and right hands. He also decks Harper. Reigns knocks Sheamus to the floor and hits the Drive By. Reigns with another Drive By on Wyatt on the announce table. Reigns drops Harper with a right hand and goes back in the ring. Wyatt takes a Superman punch off the apron. Sheamus rolls Reigns up for a two count. More chaos with Reigns, Orton and Ambrose getting the win.

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Scott Stanford introduced the show. He was joined in the Stamford, Connecticut studio by his usual co-hosts Corey Graves and David Otunga. Stanford noted that Otunga was on Steve Harvey’s show. Graves pointed out it was a rerun. A picture of Graves handing out an award at a musical awards show was shown. Paige vs. Sasha Banks was announced for Raw. Dean Ambrose vs. Big Show was set for Raw. The panel switch topics to the John Cena/Seth Rollins feud. It was announced that Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton is set for tonight’s show. JoJo interviewed New Day about the role they played in Los Matadores beating The Prime Time Players last week. They claimed they just wanted to congratulate PTP on their first title defense. Kofi said that if PTP has a problem, they could always settle it with a title match. JoJo informed them that Los Matadores are No. 1 contenders. Kofi acted happy about that news. Also it was announced that Charlotte & Becky Lynch vs. Alicia Fox & Nikki Bella and that’s a wrap for this week’s preshow.

Hunter says it will be a huge night and it will start off with a massive announcement. In a few weeks, it will be SummerSlam. This year’s SummerSlam will be bigger than ever. That means that three hours just isn’t going to cut it. Live on the WWE Network, SummerSlam will be a four hour event. Stephanie says the main event will be seventeen months in the making. The Undertaker will return for vengeance against the man who broke the unbreakable streak, Brock Lesnar. Hunter says tonight will be a night of firsts. For the first time, The Big Show will face Dean Ambrose. Stephanie says that Paige will face Sasha Banks. Hunter says Kevin Owens will face Randy Orton. Stephanie tells us Alicia Fox and Nikki Bella will face Becky Lynch and Charlotte. Rollins says he is all fired up, but if you want to talk about firsts. He is the first man who ever cashed in the Money in the Bank contract in the main event of Wrestlemania to beat Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in the same night. Rollins points out that for the first time, at Battleground, he went one on one with Brock Lesnar, and he did what he said he would do. He walked in as WWE Champion and he walked out as WWE Champion. Rollins says to cap off this night of firsts, we need to involve all of you. For the first time ever, Rollins says that he wants everyone to stand up and admit that he will go down as one of, if not the greatest WWE Champion of all time.

Cena says he does not mean to interrupt Stephanie and Hunter, but he means to interrupt Rollins because he is an arrogant jackass. With all of the Hall of Famers who held that title, you claim to be the greatest? Cena says that you are a joke. We need to find out who is telling the truth. Cena says he is not going to ask Rollins to do a damn thing about it because last week, he asked Rollins and Rollins tucked tail like a yellow bellied coward. Cena says that tonight is a night of first time ever. He says that you know what is best for business. We need to see for the first time if Seth Rollins can be a man. Cena wants a match between him and Seth Rollins for the WWE World Title. Rollins tells Cena to do everyone a favor and shut the hell up. This is not your little US Championship. This is the WWE World Championship. You have to earn your title match. Stephanie interrupts and she tells Rollins that we need to put it to the people. Stephanie wants to know if you want to see John Cena versus Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship. Stephanie says no. She is saying no to John Cena and the people who wanted to see a World Title match. Stephanie says that Rollins is right, you have to earn it. Hunter says that he gets that, but Hunter says that he can speak for everyone that they don’t want to see the WWE Championship defended on Raw. The idea is valid so tonight it will be John Cena versus Seth Rollins, but it will be for John’s United States Championship. Hunter says that is what is best for business.

Show drops Ambrose with a big shoulder. Ambrose pulls the top rope down and dumps Show to the floor. Ambrose with a running kick and then a dive, sending Show into the barrier. Ambrose comes back in and goes to the top. He goes for the elbow drop to the floor but Show chops him in mid-air. Ambrose breaks out of a leg submission. Ambrose ends up on Show’s back with a sleeper hold. Ambrose breaks it and comes off the top but Show catches him for a two count. Ambrose with a big DDT. Ambrose fires back with punches while Show is on his knees. Show catches him by the throat but Ambrose hits elbows.

Show grabs Ambrose again and nails a chokeslam for at two count. Show sends Ambrose to the floor. Ambrose comes back in but Show superkicks him back to the floor. Show follows and hits a big spear on the floor. Ambrose almost gets counted out. Show throws him in the ring and Ambrose kicks him. Ambrose goes for another dive but runs into a big knockout punch. Ambrose is out on the floor again as the referee counts and fans boo Show. Ambrose gets his fingertips on the apron at the 10 count but can’t make it in. Ambrose stumbling at ringside. Show approaches him but turns and walks away as Ambrose collapses in front of the barrier. Show turns back around and goes to spear Ambrose into the barrier but Ambrose side-steps and Show crashes through the barrier.

Fandango with a side head lock. Neville tries for a rana but Fandango blocks it. Neville lands on his feet and Fandango with a clothesline for a near fall. Fandango with a chop and then he applies the Gory Special and adds a chin lock and he dips. Neville sends Fandango to the floor and then he connects with a series of kicks and a flying kick to the temple. Neville with a corkscrew plancha onto Fandango on the floor. Neville goes up top and hits the Red Arrow for the three count. After the match, Stardust appears on the TitanTron and he says that The Man Gravity Forgot saves the day again. That is the problem with the world today. Everybody wants a feel good story. They want a story filled with heroes Superheroes. Heroes who wine and dine with kings and queens. Even green hooded heroes. Nobody wants to talk about the unknown or embrace the strange. Fear not WWE Universe, Stardust will rescue you. He will save you from the overbearing and overprotective do gooders. Neville, there is nothing you can do to stop him. Stardust wants Neville to be his hero.

Paige brings up the response on Facebook and Twitter for Charlotte and Becky Lynch. They love where the Divas Division is going and they are effecting change. Sasha Banks says that they are not responsible for the Divas Revolution, it was Stephanie McMahon who did it. They are the leaders of the revolution. Paige says they are not taking credit for everything. They will prove it tonight. Sasha says that she is the NXT Women’s Champion. Paige points out that she was the first NXT Women’s Champion and a two time Divas Champion. Sasha says that Paige is known for losing titles. Becky says that we don’t have to deal with Sasha’s bad attitude. Charlotte says that if Naomi and Tamina get involved it will get ugly. Paige says it already has.

Paige with a take down while holding on to the collar and elbow lock up. Sasha with a clean break. They lock up again and they roll around on the ring and then go to the floor. We see the two factions stand off at ringside and then Sasha and Paige get back into the ring. Paige with a kick to the chest and she gets a near fall. Paige with a take down for a near fall. Paige with another arm bar take down for a near fall. Paige with Matt Morgan elbows in the corner and Sasha misses a clothesline but she gets a near fall with a victory roll. Sasha with a forearm and then a wrist lock. Sasha goes to the ropes for extra leverage on an arm drag. Paige with a Japanese arm drag and then each woman goes for a drop kick at the same time. Paige gets some advice from Becky and Charlotte. Sasha offers her hand and Paige wonders if she is sincere. Sasha goes for a kick but Paige blocks it and sends her face first to the mat. Paige with a head butt for a near fall. Paige with a This is Mah House Fallaway Slam for a near fall. Paige with a hammer lock and turns it into a Fujiwara arm bar but Sasha with a rollup for a near fall. Sasha with an arm drag to try to escape but Paige holds on to the arm bar. Sasha with a knee and elbow to the back of the head. Paige with a thrust kick that sends Sasha to the floor. Paige goes up top and this a cross body onto Sasha, Tamina, and Naomi.

Sasha with a rear chin lock. Referee decides that it was time for the four women not in the match to go to the back. Sasha gets a near fall. Sasha sends Paige into the turnbuckles and Sasha chokes Paige in the corner. Sasha puts Paige on the middle rope and hits the double knee drop to the midsection for a near fall. Sasha chokes Paige in the ropes and connects with a knee. Sasha tells everyone this is her house and she screams. Paige with an inside cradle for a near fall. Sasha with a clothesline for a near fall. Sasha with a straitjacket choke and she drives her knee into Paige’s back. Sasha puts her foot on Paige’s back to add more pressure. Paige backs Sasha into the turnbuckles to get out of the hold. Paige with a back elbow and kick and then she sends Sasha into the turnbuckles. Paige with a knee in the corner and then a series of knees followed by short arm clotheslines and a drop kick. Sasha misses a clothesline and Paige with a thrust kick. Paige tries for the PTO but Sasha kicks her away. Paige with a knee and she gets a near fall. Sasha sends Paige into the turnbuckles and connects with a knee and gets a near fall. Paige blocks the double knee drop in the ropes. Paige grabs Sasha’s leg and then she takes her down to the mat and applies a rear chin lock and pulls back but Sasha gets to the ropes. Sasha kicks Paige away and Paige tries for a slam but Sasha blocks it and Sasha with a lungblower and Bank Statement and Paige taps out.

Winner: Sasha Banks via Submission

Seth Rollins Promo:

Young asks Rollins about the possibility of walking out of Raw as the World and United States Champion. Rollins wants to ask Renee something. Who beat both Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania? Who stood toe to toe with the Beast Incarnate at Battleground and walked out as champion? Rollins says there is one thing he has learned as champion, when you are at the top, everyone is a critic. First he couldn’t win without help. Ask Randy Orton and Cesaro. Rollins says he defends the title against the best while John Cena has his US Open Challenge against the rest. We have seen enough of John Cena and he will show him that the future has passed him by.

Rusev says that he is smitten. Rusev heart wants to burst out for the woman healed his soul. The always hot and obedient Summer. It is a woman’s privilege to obey and a man’s privilege to give gifts. He will show you American men how to treat a special woman. Rusev says that since the puppy smells, pees all over the place, and is neutered, they should call it Dog Ziggler. He tells Hot Summer that is not all. He has another present and it is a fish. He tells Summer to hold the fish high and they should call it after the cold fish we all know Lana. Lana interrupts and she tells Rusev to shut up. Lana says that it is a privilege for women to lead, not just obey. You always lie about me and it never succeeds. It does not work because everyone can see right through you. You dress her just like me. You kiss her while looking at me. You are pitiful, just like your defeats since you hooked up with this wannabe Lana. Summer says now Rusev knows what it is to cuddle up with this after years of cuddling up with that. Lana attacks Summer and rubs her face in the fish. Lana slaps Rusev and leaves the ring. Rusev picks up the fish and throws it up the ramp. Rusev tells Hot Summer everything will be okay while Summer throws a fit in the ring.

Cara with a waist lock and he gets a near fall with an O’Connor Roll. Fernando lands on his feet on a suplex attempt and gets a near fall with a rollup. Fernando misses a round kick and Cara kips up. Fernando with a chop and elbow. Cara with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker and Kalisto tags in and gets a near fall after an assisted senton. Kalisto with a head scissors followed by a springboard arm drag into a near fall. Kalisto with a key lock. Diego tags in and Fernando with a punch followed by a knee lift and springboard senton to Kalisto. Diego with a chop and Irish whip. Kalisto with a kick and then he hits a head scissors and arm drag into an arm bar. Kalisto trips Diego and Cara with a slingshot senton. Fernando tags in and the miss a double clotheslines. Cara tries for a cross body but he is caught. Cara is sent to the floor and Diego tags in and he hits a double sledge from the apron. Diego with a chop. Diego with a rear chin lock and body scissors. Cara with a punch and he tries for a sunset flip but Fernando is tagged in and when Cara gets Diego over Fernando with a drop kick to the back of the head.

Fernando with a reverse chin lock and a drop toe hold. Diego tags in and hits a splash through the ropes. Fernando with a slingshot senton for a near fall. Fernando chops Cara and Irish whips him. Fernando with a butterfly suplex for a near fall. Diego tags in and hits a punch from the turnbuckles. Fernando tags in and Diego kicks Cara and then hits a leg sweep and Fernando with a slingshot senton for a near fall. Fernando punches Cara and Irish whips Cara but Cara with a rollup into a one arm power bomb. Both men are down. Kalisto and Diego tag in and Kalisto with a springboard cross body followed by a rollup into a Listo kick. Kalisto with a springboard DDT for a near fall. Kalisto with a handspring round kick to Fernando. Cara with a splash onto Fernando. The New Day come out to the ring and Big E and Xavier come out holding a ‘Real Mega Dad of the Year’ sign over Kofi as they clap their way to Darren and Titus. Kalisto with a rollup for the three count.

Wyatt says he is not a betting man, but if he was, it would be a safe bet to say that each of you has a family. Wyatt wants to know if you love them, care for them, hug them each and every day? Do you tell them that the world you live in is a wonderful paradise? As long as you stay together, everything will be all right? Bray says that your mommies and daddies have been force feeding you lies. Your mommies and daddies do not love you. If your mommies and your daddies love you, they would tell the truth. The truth can be a hard pill to swallow. It can be shocking and it could be terrifying. All you have to do is look out your front doors. It is in your schools and places of worship. The places that protect you are the ones you should fear the most. The sooner you realize that, the sooner you can be set free. As each of you understand freedom, it comes at a hefty price. Bray says he used to have a pet. It wasn’t the most charming but he loved it. That pet would have given its life for him. Curiousity got the best of his pet. The pet wanted to see what is on the other side of the tracks. He set his pet free, but it came back as he know it would.

The pet was different. The pet had a scar from its eye to its nose. It never ran away again and was always by his side. The pet learned that the world has teeth and they are sharper than his. The pet learned that you have to get them before they get you. Bray says Luke Harper was a damaged man. He did what he had to do. He picked him up from the dirt and fixed him like a broken toy. He knew that he would have to let Luke free. Bray gives Luke the mic. Harper says there was a time when he did not know why a man like him existed. What was his purpose or why was he here? His family found him. HE showed him the truth and the truth is that this is all of your fault. Each and every one of you have made him what he is. You shunned him. You created him, but Bray Wyatt saved him.

Harper opened his eyes and made him stronger than ever. He showed him his path in life and now he knows. When you pray for the rain, you best be prepared for the mud. Bray Wyatt, my life for you. Bray says it always comes back to family. Luke Harper would go through hell for him. He already has. Roman Reigns, I tried to warn him that this is only the beginning. Bray says he is not a LIAR. Roman claims that Dean Ambrose is his brother, but Bray disagrees. If Reigns cares for Ambrose, he would tell Ambrose that he is in danger and stay out of their business. He should walk away and never look back. This is your burden to bear, Roman. This is your hill to die on. You have sealed your fate. Reigns, we’re here. Bray tells everyone to follow the buzzards.

Nikki with a wrist lock and she works on the shoulder. Nikki with an arm drag and kick. Nikki with a front face lock and wrist lock. Becky with a reversal and arm drag. Becky with an arm drag into an arm bar. Charlotte tags in and they hit a double drop kick and double kip up. Charlotte with a rollup and bridge for a near fall. Charlotte with chops but Nikki kicks her away. Nikki with an arm bar and Alicia tags in. Alicia with a double sledge from the turnbuckles and she works on the arm. Charlotte sends Alicia to the mat and hits a Flair knee drop. Brie distracts Charlotte and Alicia with a boot and Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Nikki tags in and Alicia with a double sledge to the midsection followed by a kick from Nikki for a near fall.

Nikki with a surfboard but Charlotte with a snap mare. Nikki with a shot to Becky followed by a clothesline and Nikki with some Steiner-esque push ups. Nikki with a slingshot suplex and gets a near fall. Alicia tags in and they hit a double suplex on Charlotte and Alicia with an elbow drop for a near fall. Alicia with her boot in Charlotte’s back and then she elevates Charlotte but Charlotte counters with a lateral press. Charlotte with a jackknife cover for a near fall. Becky tags in and hits a drop kick on Alicia followed by a suplex and t-bone suplex for a near fall but Nikki breaks up the cover and sends Becky into the ring post. Charlotte with a spear to Nikki. Alicia with a rollup for a near fall but Becky with the Disarmor and Alicia taps out.

Owens pushes Orton and Orton kicks Owens. They exchange punches and Orton with a European uppercut and kick. Orton with another European uppercut and Owens goes to the floor. Owens tries to get back into the ring but Orton tries to cut him off so Owens stays on the floor. Orton goes after Owens on the floor and they go back and forth with punches. Orton sends Owens into the ringside barrier. Owens with a punch but Orton with an Irish whip into the ringside barrier and a clothesline. Orton rolls Owens back into the ring and he starts with the Garvin Stomp. Owens with a clothesline and he kicks Orton and does his own version of the Garvin Stomp. Owens punches Orton and Orton stops a European uppercut and hits a drop kick. Owens goes to the floor and Orton follows Owens to the floor again. Orton with European uppercuts but Owens sends Orton into the ring post and then hits a Fallaway Slam into the ringside barrier . Owens with a reverse chin lock. Orton with punches but Owens with a short arm clothesline and back senton for a near fall. Owens rubs his elbow against Orton’s neck. Owens kicks Orton and then picks him up and punches Orton.

Orton with a kick but Owens with a punch. Orton and Owens exchange European uppercuts and then Orton with a back breaker and both men are down. Owens sends Orton into the turnbuckles and connects with a clothesline in the corner followed by another clothesline. Owens with a knee to the midsection for a near fall. Owens yells at Michael Cole and wants to know how that looks. Owens punches Orton in the midsection. Owens with elbows in the corner. Owens with an Irish whip and clothesline into the corner but Owens misses the cannonball when Orton moves. Orton with two clotheslines and then he ducks a clothesline and hits a vintage power slam. Orton looks around but he runs into an elbow. Owens comes off the turnbuckles and Orton with an exploder but Owens rolls to the apron. Orton picks up Owens and sets for the IEDDT but Owens drops Orton on the top rope. Owens pulls Orton to the floor and Orton Irish whips Owens into the ringside barrier. Sheamus gets up and he hits Orton with a Brogue Kick and the referee calls for the bell. After the match, Sheamus rolls Orton into the ring and Owens follows but Cesaro comes to the ring and he hits Sheamus with a European uppercut and then Cesaro with a splash onto Owens. Cesaro with a European uppercut to Sheamus and then he kicks Sheamus. Owens with a pop up power bomb to Cesaro.

Winner: Randy Orton by DQ

John Cena Promo:

Renee Young asks him about his title defense tonight. Cena says that since he put his hands on this title, this is a symbol of excellence. He has had a dozen title defenses but this is the most important. Tonight he faces the Golden Boy of the Authority and the WWE World Champion. Tonight, the great debate is over. Either Seth Rollins is as good as he says he is and he leaves with both championships or John Cena shocks the world and beats the WWE Champion to prove that the real champion is here.

Rollins has to retreat to the floor for an early breather. Rollins comes back in and strikes with a kick but Cena takes him down with a headlock. Back and forth now. Cena tries for an early Attitude Adjustment but Rollins blocks it and kicks him down. Rollins with more strikes and a two count. Rollins with a headlock. Cena misses a big splash in the corner and goes down. Rollins covers for a two count. Rollins with more offense and another two count. Cena finally makes the comeback with the shoulders. Rollins counters and rolls Cena up for two count. Cena with another slam attempt but Rollins turns it into a takedown. Rollins with another two count after a big kick. Cena counters a neckbreaker and slams Rollins. Cena calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Rollins kicks him. Rollins misses in the corner and Cena hits a big tornado DDT for two count. Cena goes for the AA again but Rollins shoves him out of the ring. Rollins dives out and sends Cena into the barrier. Rollins brings Cena back in and goes to the top. Rollins with a flying knee to the face for another two count. Rollins waits for Cena to get up but Cena blocks the Pedigree. Cena goes for the STF but Rollins fights him. Rollins ends up on Cena’s shoulders and Cena slams him face first for a close two count.

They get up and trade shots in the middle of the ring. Rollins unloads and drops Cena with a knee to the nose. The referee backs Rollins off and checks on Cena. Cole say Cena’s nose may be broken. Cena runs over and unloads on Rollins while the referee is talking to him. Cena dumps Rollins to the apron but Rollins kicks him. Rollins goes to the top but Cena decks him. Rollins catches Cena on the top and nails the corner powerbomb across the ring for a two count. A WWE doctor comes in the ring and checks on Cena now. The doctor leaves the ring and Rollins grabs Cena for the Pedigree. Cena counters and hits the springboard stunner. Cena goes for an Attitude Adjustment but Rollins lands on his feet. Rollins with two kicks and a close two count. Cena hits Rollins with an AA out of nowhere for a close two count. The doctor checks on Cena again and it definitely looks like his nose is broken. Cena goes to the top but Rollins runs up and superplexes him. Rollins goes right into another slam for a close two count. Cena ends up getting the win with the STF.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/27/wwe-raw-results-july-27-2015/feed/0Accentuate the Positives in Wrestling – July 25, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/25/accentuate-the-positives-in-wrestling-july-25-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/07/25/accentuate-the-positives-in-wrestling-july-25-2015/#respondSat, 25 Jul 2015 15:30:29 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=20797It’s easy to get bogged down in the negativity that exists online when it comes to the world of professional wrestling. Let’s put a pause on the bad stuff, all the complaints, criticisms, rants, and rundowns. Instead, let’s come up for a breath of fresh air, sift through the week that was, and accentuate the ...

]]>It’s easy to get bogged down in the negativity that exists online when it comes to the world of professional wrestling. Let’s put a pause on the bad stuff, all the complaints, criticisms, rants, and rundowns. Instead, let’s come up for a breath of fresh air, sift through the week that was, and accentuate the positives.

Here are your top 3 positives from the week that was:

1. Undertaker and Lesnar on Raw

I thought the structure of the segments involving Taker/Lesnar was very well done this past Monday on Raw. I like the way that they built this up as the show went. We didn’t just jump right in to them brawling. We had the promo from The Undertaker which revealed his motives quite nicely, then we had Triple H and Stephanie’s backstage reaction, then we had Paul Heyman’s arrival to the building followed by his promo (which was also excellent) and then we had Undertaker confronting Heyman followed by The Beast’s arrival and THEN the brawl began. See how that just stacked up there?

I’m hoping that as we get closer to SummerSlam we get more verbal exchanges in order to really set the foundation of this feud. I like what Undertaker did in his first promo as well as what Paul Heyman did in his rebuttal and I’m hoping that this story is allowed to advance via these same means.

Now that the two have had their initial physical encounters, I’m hoping that neither man gets at the other until the actual SummerSlam match. I feel like this would grow the anticipation for this match and leave the fans waiting anxiously to see who will come out on top. This feud really made for some entertaining segments Monday and I’m hopeful that, with the parties involved, it will continue to be a positive as the weeks roll on.

Brian and Michael had plenty to say about this angle and much more on this week’s Raw Review:

2. G1 Climax Kicks Off

New Japan Pro Wrestling kicked off their annual G1 Climax tournament this past Monday. For those who are unfamiliar with G1, NJPW holds a round-robin tournament every year over the course of several days. This year, the tournament will take place over the course of 19 shows, the most in G1 history.

The competition is almost like a mini-season of wrestling. With 22 participants, half of the wrestlers are put into Block A and the other half in Block B. Each wrestler faces off with all other participants in their Block over the course of the tournament, gaining points for victories. A wrestler will face the other members of their Block once and only once. After all members of the Block face each other, those with the highest points from each Block square off to crown the G1 Champion.

I hope I didn’t just confuse everyone with that. I promise it’s fun and a major positive for wrestling. Do some research on the history of the tourney and I promise you’ll like it (if you enjoy wrestling). I’m predicting that AJ Styles will win Block A and face Okada who I believe will win Block B. Time will tell if I’m right.

3. John Cena in “Trainwreck”

This movie has already been out for a week, so technically I should’ve included it in last week’s AtP but since I didn’t see the movie until Thursday night I’m including it this week. Regardless of the week, it’s good for the wrestling business as it casts a positive light on the “face that runs the place.”

The movie as a whole is absolutely hilarious and refreshingly featured smartly written comedy from start to finish. The reason it’s included in this article is because of John Cena. For my money Cena absolutely stole the scenes that he was featured in and, as I left the theater, I heard many people talking about Cena’s role.

I won’t give too much away about about the film here but just know that if you see the movie you will never look at protein shakes the same again…

Anyway, go and see the movie as Cena’s performance is a total positive for wrestling fans and movie fans alike. If this interview doesn’t leave you curious to see more, nothing will: